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Out in Higher Ed Week

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What is Out in Higher Ed Week?

Out in Higher Ed Week is Point Foundation’s annual event dedicated to amplifying LGBTQ voices in higher education.

This year, more than ever, we need to come together to protect the future of LGBTQ students and fight for equality. Amid increasing threats and harmful rhetoric, LGBTQ students are rising above and shaping a brighter future. But they need our support.

Unite to Support LGBTQ Students

With Point Foundation you can discover how to empower the next generation of LGBTQ leaders: vote, act, give and educate. Together, we can ensure a better future.

Find out How Today

Agenda

Oct. 28: Test your knowledge of LGBTQ student issues.

Oct. 29: Point Ambassadors take over @pointfoundation!

Oct. 30: Learn how anti-LGBTQ policy affects Point Scholars in a new video.

Oct. 31: Find out how you can support LGBTQ students with new and updated resources.

Nov. 1: Join us for a panel on reversing anti-LGBTQ legislation and advancing equal rights.

Scholar Jo Lew with a Queer Senator sticker.

Give

Your donation can make a transformative difference for LGBTQ students.

Donate

Vote

Commit to voting and advocate for policies that protect and uplift LGBTQ students. 

Pledge

Act

Use Point’s resources as a guide to organize and support LGBTQ students on your campus.

Resources

Educate

Equip yourself and others with knowledge. Share and spread awareness!

Share

 

Student Resources

College Resources

Ally Resources

Spread the Word!

Equip yourself and others with knowledge. Share these graphics about LGBTQ experience in school to raise awareness on your social media.

 

Equip yourself and others with knowledge. Share these graphics about LGBTQ experience in school to raise awareness on your social media.

 

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Unite for LGBTQ Students! America is in a political crisis threatening LGBTQ rights across the nation. During @PointFoundation’s #OutInHigherEdWeek, support the LGBTQ students creating a better future for us all by voting, giving, acting, and educating at pointfoundation.org/out

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Amid increasing threats and harmful rhetoric, LGBTQ students are rising above and shaping a brighter future for us all. But they need our support. During @PointFoundation’s #OutInHigherEdWeek, stand with the LGBTQ students fighting for equal treatment at pointfoundation.org/out 

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LGBTQ students are the future. With more than 500 bills threatening LGBTQ rights and anti-DEI policies, they need your support more than ever. During @PointFoundation’s #OutInHigherEdWeek, empower LGBTQ students this election season & beyond at pointfoundation.org/out

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Scholars Talk About the Impact of Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

Point Scholars discuss how anti-LGBTQ legislation across the nation affects them and their communities and what they plan to do to create a better future.

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Wear your Pride

Print downloadable Out in Higher Education rainbow swag to wear and share!

Download Stickers
A hand holding a rainbow sticker that says

Wear your Pride

Print downloadable Out in Higher Education rainbow swag to wear and share!

Download Stickers