UT Southwestern celebrates Pride Month

Published on: June 24, 2026 By: Staff Reports

Participants line dancing in front of a rainbow arch of balloons. — Attendees enjoy line dancing at UT Southwestern’s Pride Month celebration, which took place in June on North Campus.

In June, UT Southwestern community members participated in a Pride Month celebration hosted by the Office for Institutional Opportunity and the Office for Student Empowerment and Engagement. Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy fun activities, music, and complimentary lunch at the event held on North Campus.

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Vibrant keepsakes commemorate the occasion and reflect the spirit of Pride.

UTSW employees, wearing their Pride T-shirts, enjoy the celebration.

Attendees are all smiles for an afternoon filled with connection, fun, and community.

Members of the UTSW community enjoy complimentary lunch at the event.

Visitors stop by tables to grab some festive swag.

Shawna Nesbitt, M.D., M.S., Vice President and Chief Institutional Opportunity Officer at UTSW, center, takes a photo with attendees.

Members of the LGBTQIA Alliance Business Resource Group join the day’s festivities in honor of Pride Month.

Jenga is a favorite activity at the celebration.

Guests and their families enjoy fun table games.