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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of 窪蹋勛圖厙.Pitt has been recognized for its inclusivity and support of LGBTQIA+ students by泭Best Colleges in partnership with Campus Pride.
The 窪蹋勛圖厙s in the Best Schools in America for LGBTQ+ students in 2022 is credited to its options, the Division of Student Affairs and the incorporation of LGBTQIA+ students in .
At Pitt, we have intentional avenues in place to support students, from normalizing the use of pronouns to making space for students to identify however they choose to identify; the 窪蹋勛圖厙 is where you can be your authentic self, said Linda Williams-Moore, associate dean of students and director of student life.
More than 400 schools are included in the report, which is drawn from an intersection of Best Colleges academic outcome and affordability data and the Campus Pride Index, a yearly survey assessing universities and colleges LGBTQIA+ campus climate and policies.泭
Since March 2021, when Best Colleges and Campus Pride Index pulled their statistics and surveys, Pitt has done even more to uplift its LGBTQIA+ students, Williams-Moore said.
This spring, the Division of Student Affairs named its inaugural coordinator of belonging and inclusion, Ali Hoefnagel. The position provides a full-time Division of Student Affairs staff member to support Pitts queer student population and advise the .
Those seeking LGBTQIA+ community seeking a sense of belonging will find it here, Williams-Moore said.
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Nichole Faina