Researchers at UC Davis are expanding into positive psychology to understand how social connection and the experience of joy can help people across LGBTQ+ communities to thrive.

A recent study at UC Davis tested whether a classroom curriculum could reduce that stigma. Not only did the class reduce prejudice against consensual non-monogamy, but it also increased all students’ relationship skills and sense of belonging.

In 2012, the California legislature mandated a more complete representation of everyone who contributed to the state’s and nation’s histories. The UC Davis California History-Social Science Project (CHSSP) brought together leading teachers and scholars to create a LGBTQ+ curriculum that connect all students to a richer history we all share.

UC Davis Granada Artist-in-Residence Scott Ebersold discusses "The Laramie Project," the production about the 1998 killing of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student at the University of Wyoming. The riveting contemporary play will be presented by the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance from Feb. 22 to March 2.