The University of Iowa has broken the mold for public institutions today by becoming the first non-private school to ask applicants about their sexual orientation and gender identity. 

LGBT students at the University of Iowa want their own dorm hall, and the campus has entertained the request by gauging the campus's enthusiasm. But not everyone is welcoming the news; critics say the move would amount to "segregation" while putting LGBT students at increased risk for hate crimes. Details follow.