CREDE - Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education

Celebrations such as the First-Generation Stole Ceremony, Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight, Donning of the Kente, and Lavender Graduation highlighted the achievements of students who embraced, and were embraced by, communities of support throughout their college experience.

The graduating students reflected on identity, resilience and community at “¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight” celebration.

The annual ceremony highlights the accomplishments of graduating Elon students who recognize their African roots.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers a special graduation edition message to help the Class of 2025 stay informed and prepare for senior week.

Hear from Cece Ebora ’27, president of Elon University’s Asian-Pacific Student Association, an organization that encourages the celebration and recognition of Asian and Pacific Islander culture within the Elon University community.

Hosted by the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education, the annual celebration honored Asian and Pacific Islander students’ achievements, presented graduating seniors with stoles and highlighted unity and cultural pride.

Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.

Students were recognized for outstanding academic achievements during the annual event.

Celebrate Earth Week with a variety of activities planned on campus and around the community from April 21 through April 27.

The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education will organize a series of events at Elon to celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout April.