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Radical authenticity: How the internet is bringing sexual and gender diversity to the fore

The ability to ask questions, learn and find community online is transforming the way people identify, particularly Gen Z.


UC’s queer climate scientists: Making science as diverse as the natural world

For many LGBTQ scientists, the diversity and resiliency of the world they study provides inspiration all year long.


ECAS and Pride to present stories of transgender experiences

During this important discussion, panelists will discuss LGBTQ+ issues and gender discrimination that trans employees experience in the workplace.


ECAS and Pride present transgender experiences

During this important discussion, panelists will discuss LGBTQ+ issues and gender discrimination that trans employees experience in the workplace.


How research is helping win the fight for trans rights

According to UCLA researchers, there are many reasons to be hopeful about trans rights — despite a flurry of anti-trans legislation in the U.S.


CJ Frosch, right, operations manager and executive assistant in the department of Finance, introduces Karen Brent, MA, communications analyst in Medical Education, to learning and development opportunities at the annual Staff Resource Day, in the Millberry Conference Center, at the Parnassus campus.

Find information about transgender and nonbinary health benefits

A new page on UCnet outlines resources for transgender and nonbinary colleagues — including downloadable fact sheets and info for all UC health plans.


New presidential policy addresses gender recognition and lived names

The new presidential policy will ensure that all individuals are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived or preferred name at UC.


UC Health hospitals are recognized for LGBTQ health care equality

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Healthcare Equality Index has named UC Health hospitals throughout California as LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leaders. Learn more about this prestigious accolade.


Five years ago, love won: Here’s how research makes progress possible

In 2015, the Supreme Court upheld a right to marriage for gay couples. One of the key elements to winning this battle was research — particularly one UC researcher’s groundbreaking study in the 1940s that showed being gay is not a mental illness.