UC to join Cincinnati Pride parade and festival

Joining Cincinnati Pride in an official capacity demonstrates UC’s commitment to the inclusion of everyone, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, and celebrates the university’s LGBTQ+ community.

In the past year, the university has made great strides in LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion. UC recently received a 4.5 (out of 5) star rating in the Campus Pride Index, the national listing of LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities.

Last fall, the Office of the Provost announced its support to establish an LGBTQ Faculty & Staff Association. The organization currently holds nearly 100 members.

“UC’s participation in Cincinnati Pride is the perfect way for the university to celebrate these achievements and empower the community in its continued work for LGBTQ visibility and support,” said Alex Brogaard, of UC's LGBTQ Faculty & Staff Association Executive Committee and program coordinator in the Office of Advising & Academic Services.

Cincinnati Pride provides the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ community and its allies a forum for celebrating and affirming individuality and its importance to the Greater Cincinnati area by giving expression to the community’s rich history and diversity, and renewing dedication to promoting acceptance of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.