Trans@Iowa

Trans@Iowa exists as a resource for trans students, communities, and their allies. At the University of Iowa, we embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming environment for all members of our community. This commitment includes all students, staff, and faculty as they pursue their goals.

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An Open Letter to Transgender Students

This is a particularly challenging moment for transgender individuals, both in Iowa, as well as around the country.

While those of us on the Trans Inclusivity Coalition know that despite setbacks (and thanks to consistent hard work) things do eventually get better, for the most vulnerable members of our community — trans youth and students — we’ve heard directly that ongoing transphobic attacks have become too much to bear. 

As a show of support and a promise to show up when it counts, we’ve written a powerful open letter to transgender students at the University of Iowa, with the backing of thirty offices and organizations across campus (and counting).

We hope you'll read it and join us.

Read the letter

Gender Inclusive Restrooms

A map of buildings on campus with gender inclusive restrooms (and where to find them)

Restroom Map

Living on Campus

Learn about gender-inclusive on-campus housing at the University of Iowa

Living on Campus

Changing University Records

How to change your name, sex and gender, pronouns, and email address at UI

Update your UI Records

UI Events

Keith Haring's Enduring Legacy | A Conversation with Gil Vazquez and Brad Gooch promotional image

Keith Haring's Enduring Legacy | A Conversation with Gil Vazquez and Brad Gooch

Saturday, December 7, 2024 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Join us for an engaging conversation featuring Gil Vazquez, Executive Director of the Keith Haring Foundation, and Brad Gooch, acclaimed author of Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring. This insightful discussion will be facilitated by Diana Tuite, curator of the exhibition To My Friends at Horn: Keith Haring in Iowa City. The conversation will include insights into Keith Haring’s life, work, and activism; the process of writing Haring’s biography; and explore how Haring’s work continues...