Graduates will be honored through two ceremonies in Schar Center on May 22.
Elon University will celebrate more than 1,500 graduates during two ceremonies on Friday, May 22, in Schar Center as part of the university’s 136th Commencement Exercises.
Patricia Walsh Chadwick P’16 will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2026, drawing from her accomplished career in finance and a life marked by diverse personal and professional experiences.
“As an Elon parent, I have watched with admiration as first President Lambert, and now President Book, have propelled Elon University to new heights in both scholastic excellence and expanded degree programs,” Chadwick said. “The Class of 2026 faced the challenge of spending part of high school under the duress of the COVID pandemic and remote learning, and their graduation from Elon University exemplifies their commitment to excellence.”
Ruby Radis ’26, a human service studies major from Chicago, Illinois, has been selected to deliver the “Message of Appreciation.” Her address will center on the “magic” of the relationships students build at Elon: “I believe in the way that Elon fosters relationships unlike any other place I’ve been,” said Radis.
The 9 a.m. ceremony will honor graduates from the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications. The 2:30 p.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education; and the School of Health Sciences.
Candidates for the Master of Arts in Higher Education, Master of Education in Innovation, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Business Administration will participate in a separate graduate ceremony on May 20 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gym. Journalist and author Katie Blunt ’15 will deliver the address during the evening ceremony.
More information on Elon’s 136th Commencement is available online.