By 2031, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic (STEM) fields are projected to grow by almost 11% (Krutsch & Roderick, 2022). To meet this demand the enrollment and retention in STEM degree programs must be increased, particularly among student populations that are underrepresented in these fields. Despite growing identification with…

In this article, the authors address the presence of neoliberalism as it relates to queer and trans student success in higher education and student affairs, questioning how neoliberal logics have come to define the rhetoric and practices present on college campuses. In doing so, they follow in the long tradition of scholars who have exposed the…

The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming (trans*) students' perceptions of prospective colleges and universities that impacted their choice to attend and their sense of belonging at the institution before attending. The study aimed to make sense of their college transition experience…