Commencement

For the best and latest information about the events associated with Elon's 129th Commencement exercises, turn to www.elon.edu/commencement.

The stretch of East Haggard Avenue that runs through Elon's campus will close at 7 p.m. on May 23 and reopen at 9 p.m. on May 24.

Sponsored by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center, the Lavender Graduation & Awards Dinner 2019 was an opportunity to honor outstanding students. 

Bailey is an ordained minister, theologian and founder and executive director of the Faith Matters Network, an organization designed to equip community organizers, faith leaders and activists with resources for connection, spiritual sustainability and support.

Elon University has made available online customized announcements for graduating seniors and their parents to submit to hometown newspapers.

Leo M. Lambert, who concluded his service as Elon's eighth president earlier this year, delivered the Commencement address to the Class of 2018 on May 19, 2018. This post includes the full text and video of Lambert's address. 

President Emeritus Leo M. Lambert delivered the 2018 Commencement address in Alumni Gym during dual ceremonies after bad weather drove the celebration indoors.

Emma Singletary Battle P’17, president and CEO of MarketVigor, reminded the 52 graduates receiving master’s degrees in business administration and management May 18 that everything they do impacts someone’s life.

The undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 19, will be divided into two ceremonies and held in Alumni Gymnasium in Koury Center. Please read this message for important details.