Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Life At Appalachian State University

This study explores the historical development of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population at Appalachian State University and the institution's administration effect on this development. Situated in rural Watauga County, North Carolina's Appalachian mountains, this university is among the University of North Carolina's most progressive institutions with regards to sexuality and gender identity. Appalachian has evolved from a training school for mountain teachers with strict gender-based prohibitions into a comprehensive university with many characteristics signifying its commitment to LGBT campus members.