#faculty support - Pride Campus

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The First Adult Who Didn't Flinch: Why LGBTQ+ Students Need Mentors Who Show Up

For many queer college students, coming out doesn't start at home — it starts in a professor's office hours, or a resident advisor's common room, with someone who simply doesn't flinch.

July 12, 2026