First-Generation College Celebration

November 8th was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Since 2017, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success launched the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration. To honor this day, colleges and universities around the country host events related to the first-generation identity. Elon has hosted celebration events since 2019.

Planning is currently underway for our 2024 Celebration. Read below about our 2024 celebration

Elon to host weeklong fifth annual First-Generation Celebration

Fifth annual First-Generation celebration honors Elon faculty, students, staff