We envision an identity-affirming and inclusive environment for all students on the gender and sexuality spectrum to feel welcome, seen, and supported.
The LGBTQA+ Student Initiatives office openly acknowledges the traditional Indigenous inhabitants of this land: Cherokee, Osage, Myaamia, Shawnee, Kaskaskia, Hopewell Culture, and Adena Culture. We accept the call by the Native Land Digital and the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture for all individuals and organizations to acknowledge the traditional Native inhabitants of the land. In alignment with LGBTQA+ SI's principles to see, support, and welcome all, we ask for the entire NKU community to join us in our month-long campaign. Our acknowledgment is a simple, powerful way of showing of Indigenous history, embrace counter- narratives of colonialism with this educational initiative.
Download the image and directions below, then post to Instagram with #NKUHonorsNativeLand
Up to $500 grants available for NKU student organizations/groups
Rolling Applications are accepted until November 10, 2023.
Promotes an equitable and safe academic environment at NKU. Facilitates and guides educational, administrative, and personnel policies that effect the welfare of the NKU community, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
SAFE members volunteer to serve as mentors to our LGBTQA+ student and have developed a list of queer and allied members on campus who would like to serve as a safe person/safe space for students.
Membership in SAFE is open to any staff, faculty, or administrator at NKU, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
For more questions, email SAFE President, Caitlin Drouillard-Ahlrichs, she/they, at drouillarc1@nku.edu
NKU is proud to be included on Campus Pride’s list of Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students in 2023, one of 30 four- year campuses to achieve the top scores on the Campus Pride Index, the definitive national benchmarking tool measuring LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs, and practices. To earn a ranking of 5 out of 5 stars, campuses receive a percentage score from 90 to 100 based on their LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs, and practices.
We’re always striving to create a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff alike, including our LGBTQ+ community members.
Let’s keep pushing to set a positive example for inclusion and equity on campus!
Northern Kentucky University
Student Union 309
20 Kenton Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Local: +1 (859) 572-5835
