SAN DIEGO -- The fourth annual Lavender Graduation ceremony was held at San Diego State University (SDSU) on Wednesday and nearly 40 students participated. The event is organized each year to recognize the contributions of graduating students who identify as LGBT or allies of the community.

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego State University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Union - also known by the acronym LGBTSU - will change its name to the Queer Student Union beginning in the 2013-14 school year.

Founded in 1975 as the Gay Student Union, the organization has served as a social, support, and educational group for the LGBT community on the SDSU campus for nearly 40 years. Over the years, the student club added additional letters to its acronym to give visibility to other groups, such as lesbian, bisexual and transgender.

SAN DIEGO -- The LGBT Student Union (LGBTSU) at San Diego State University has been selected to receive the school's annual "Diversity Award," a top honor that reflects the organization's commitment to inclusion on campus and in the community.

San Diego State University's annual Diversity Awards - taking place Wednesday, April 24 - serves as an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the school's long standing commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice.

SAN DIEGO -- The fourth annual national educator conference focused on LGBTQIA youth will take place in San Diego this weekend, Feb. 15-17.

Supporting Students ~ Saving Lives is presented each year by San Diego State University's Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership (CESCaL) and brings together educators from across the country to network, learn, and share resources. The conference is known to be the only event of its type focused on LGBTQIA youth.