A chance encounter led James Cole to a career helping improve the campus climate for individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender. In his 40-plus year career, Cole helped establish and defend the first “homophile” studies program at UNL, battled an anti-GLBT psychologist, and entered the fray against the Nebraska Catholic Conference’s push to […]

Diversity appreciation and inclusiveness are family values for Bill Waters. A program coordinator for the Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services, Waters grew up learning about different cultures and belief systems. His family moved a lot – his father working jobs in the meat-packing industry – and with each relocation, Waters absorbed the diversity […]