Genny was one of the higher education people asked by Inside Higher Ed to suggest a question that they would pose at the first presidential debate, if they were given the chance. Genny’s question: “Because of anti-DEI laws and policies, LGBTQ+ centers at state colleges and universities in Texas and Florida have been closed, and …
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Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ Studies Published
The 2nd Edition of The Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ Studies, for which Genny was an associate editor and wrote seven entries, has been published. It is three heavy volumes! (but it will mostly be available as an online library resource).
Interviewed by CBS News
For Pride Month, Genny was interviewed live by CBS News on how colleges support/fail to support LGBTQ+ students and what students can do if their institutions are unsupportive.
Genny Beemyn Spotlighted By Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative
Genny Beemyn was selected by Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative as one of their spotlighted LGBTQ+ educators on Instagram during Pride Month. The post recognized Genny as “the leading expert on the experiences of trans students in the United States.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reach Higher (@reachhigher) View the post: …
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Panel discussion: PFLAG “Something to Talk About”
June 11, 2021 4:59 PM ET On June 10, 2021, Genny Beemyn was part of a panel discussion about choosing a college as an LGBTQ+ student. The discussion was part of PFLAG‘s Something to Talk About Live, a series created by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program, which aims to encourage discussion of LGBTQ+ topics. …
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