Kent State University is closing its LGBTQ+ Center, Women’s Center and Student Multicultural Center because of a new state law banning diversity efforts that is set to take effect at the end of the month.

Kent State’s LBGTQ+ Living-Learning Community will cease to exist because of Senate Bill 1 going into effect, according to a statement from KSU. Kent State’s Stark Campus will also close its LGBTQ Resource Center.

“Although the centers are closing, the Division of Student Life remains deeply committed to fostering student success, student belonging and ensuring continued access to resources, benefits students have consistently associated with the centers,” Senior Vice President for Student Life  Eboni Pringle said in a statement Monday.

Senate Bill 1 also prohibits faculty strikes, re

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