CLAGS: The Center for LGBTQ Studies

CLAGS: The Center for LGBTQ Studies provides a platform for intellectual leadership in addressing issues that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, and queer individuals and other sexual and gender minorities. As the first university-based LGBTQ research center in the United States, CLAGS nurtures cutting-edge scholarship, organizes events for examining and affirming LGBTQ lives, and fosters network-building among academics, artists, activists, policy makers, and community members. CLAGS stands committed to maintaining a broad program of public events, online projects, and fellowships that promote reflection on queer pasts, presents, and futures.
Recent News
Feb 22, 2023
CLAGS Executive Director Job Posting 2023
The Board of Directors for CLAGS: The Center for LGBTQ Studies of The City University of New York (CUNY) Is Seeking an Executive Director
Jun 1, 2022
Scholars We're Proud of: Pride Month 2022 Edition
During Pride Month, we're celebrating our scholars who are breaking new ground in LGBTQ studies.
- GC Stories
- Faculty News
- Student News
- Alumni News
May 31, 2022
Promoting Pride at CUNY
The leaders of the CUNY LGBTQI+ Consortium join The Thought Project for a Pride Month conversation.
- Podcast
Jun 17, 2021
Queer Librarianship and CUNY
Elvis Bakaitis, interim head of reference at the Graduate Center's Mina Rees Library, joins this Pride Month episode to talk about queer librarianship, their research, and service to CUNY.
- Podcast

Our Events
CLAGS is committed to sponsoring public accessible programing throughout the year.
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Fellowships and Awards
CLAGS offers several fellowships and awards open to students, scholars, and activists dedicated to LGBTQ issues.
More about Fellowships and Awards