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A women's college volleyball team has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over transgender athletes' participation in sports. The situation highlights the broader discussions and controversies surrounding inclusion, fairness, and policy-making in athletics, as institutions and governing bodies grapple with balancing rights and competitive equity.
Saint Mary's College, a Catholic all-girls college in Indiana, has reversed its decision to allow men who identify as transgender women to enroll at the institution. The college faced significant backlash from the community and alumnae, who felt that the policy was a dilution of the college's mission and Catholic identity. The college president acknowledged the concerns and apologized for unintentionally creating division. The decision to revert to the previous admission policy was welcomed by members of the Saint Mary's community and Catholic leaders, who believe in protecting the purpose and integrity of a Catholic college for women.
Students at Wellesley College, a women's liberal arts college in Massachusetts, have voted in favor of allowing transgender men and non-binary individuals who were assigned male at birth to enroll. The college currently accepts applications from people who "consistently identify and live as women," including cis, transgender, and nonbinary students. The vote is nonbinding, but the college plans to implement structural changes to support enrolled transgender students, including appointing a new director for the Office of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services and expanding all-gender bathrooms. Other women's colleges, including Smith College, Barnard College, and Bryn Mawr College, have already expanded their admissions to include transgender and nonbinary individuals.