Elon University celebrates 135th Commencement
The class of 2025 graduates from Elon University | May 23, 2025
Graduate student Sam Hinton May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduate student Sam Hinton May 23 at Schar Center.
Commencement Ceremony for Elon College, The College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education and the School of Health Sciences
Elon University College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education and School of Health Sciences graduates walk into new chapter
Graduating seniors sing "Alma Mater" at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating seniors sing "Alma Mater" at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Commencement Ceremony for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications
Elon University School of Business, School of Communications take the step from students to alumni
Elon marketing professor dons kente cloth on graduate Ian Barney during the Donning of the Kente ceremony May 22 at Alumni Gym.
Elon marketing professor dons kente cloth on graduate Ian Barney during the Donning of the Kente ceremony May 22 at Alumni Gym.
Donning of the Kente
Elon University’s Donning of the Kente ceremony celebrates graduates’ achievements, African legacy
Graduating student Derick Donato hugs Sylvia Muñoz on May 22 at Lakeside Meeting Rooms
Graduating student Derick Donato hugs Sylvia Muñoz on May 22 at Lakeside Meeting Rooms
¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight
Hispanic and Latinx graduating students fly into their next chapter at ¡Celebremos!
Elon University graduate students receive their masters degrees on May 21 at Alumni Gym.
Elon University graduate students receive their masters degrees on May 21 at Alumni Gym.
Graduate Commencement
Elon University graduate students receive master’s degrees at commencement ceremony
Students watch the fireworks on May 21 at Rhodes Stadium.
Students watch the fireworks on May 21 at Rhodes Stadium.
Senior Celebration
Elon seniors toast to graduation at annual Senior Celebration
Graduating student Mason Carter with President Connie Ledoux Book at the Commencement Ceremony May 23 at Schar Center
Graduating student Mason Carter with President Connie Ledoux Book at the Commencement Ceremony May 23 at Schar Center
Students walk through a balloon arch displaying '2025' on May 21 at Rhodes Stadium.
Students walk through a balloon arch displaying '2025' on May 21 at Rhodes Stadium.
Graduate Sandoh Nikolai Ahmadu receives a kente cloth during the Donning of the Kente ceremony May 22 at Alumni Gym.
Graduate Sandoh Nikolai Ahmadu receives a kente cloth during the Donning of the Kente ceremony May 22 at Alumni Gym.
Graduating senior represents sorority as she walks at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating senior represents sorority as she walks at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
A decorated graduation cap reads 'The Princess and Her Degree' during the commencement ceremony May 23 at Schar Center.
A decorated graduation cap reads 'The Princess and Her Degree' during the commencement ceremony May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduting senior Jose Alex Reyes Arias stands in line with fellow graduates during the Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduting senior Jose Alex Reyes Arias stands in line with fellow graduates during the Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating students applaud following the special music performance by graduating senior Kameron Askew during the Commencement ceremony May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating students applaud following the special music performance by graduating senior Kameron Askew during the Commencement ceremony May 23 at Schar Center.
Seniors Summer Severin and Ella Huestis laugh together at the Lavender Graduation at Alumni Gym on May 9.
Seniors Summer Severin and Ella Huestis laugh together at the Lavender Graduation at Alumni Gym on May 9.
A graduating student dances with a guest on May 22 at Medallion Plaza
A graduating student dances with a guest on May 22 at Medallion Plaza
Graduating senior, Alexandra Ryder poses with degree at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating senior, Alexandra Ryder poses with degree at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
The graduating seniors of the 2025 nursing cohort gather for a photo on May 21 outside of McCrary Theatre.
The graduating seniors of the 2025 nursing cohort gather for a photo on May 21 outside of McCrary Theatre.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Elon University Nursing Program celebrates inaugural cohort’s pinning ceremony
The First-Generation Stole Ceremony graduates gather after the ceremony on May 21 at McKinnon Hall.
The First-Generation Stole Ceremony graduates gather after the ceremony on May 21 at McKinnon Hall.
First-Generation Stole Ceremony
Elon University stole ceremony celebrates first-generation graduates
Senior Gracyn Hann gets her alumni pinned on her by father, Robert Hann '95 with her mother Colleen Hann '96 at the Legacy Reception May 22 at McKinnon Hall.
Senior Gracyn Hann gets her alumni pinned on her by father, Robert Hann '95 with her mother Colleen Hann '96 at the Legacy Reception May 22 at McKinnon Hall.
Legacy Reception
Legacy Reception celebrates seniors with alumni relatives
Senior, Tabitha Spell spins after receiving stole at the Lavender Graduation May 9 at Alumni Gym.
Senior, Tabitha Spell spins after receiving stole at the Lavender Graduation May 9 at Alumni Gym.
Lavender Graduation
Elon University celebrates largest Lavender Graduation to date
Students light each other's candles at Numen Lumen: Senior Baccalaureate Reflection May 20 held Under the Oaks.
Students light each other's candles at Numen Lumen: Senior Baccalaureate Reflection May 20 held Under the Oaks.
Senior Baccalaureate Reflection
Class of 2025 prepares for Commencement at Numen Lumen: Senior Baccalaureate Reflection
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Graduating seniors pose while processing at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating seniors pose while processing at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Elon University College of Arts and Sciences graduates talk with a professor at the College of Arts and Sciences graduation reception May 22.
Elon University College of Arts and Sciences graduates talk with a professor at the College of Arts and Sciences graduation reception May 22.
Graduating Seniors take selfie together before the commencement ceremony at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating Seniors take selfie together before the commencement ceremony at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
An Elon University graduate student receives his diploma from Elon University president Connie Book on May 21 at Alumni Gym.
An Elon University graduate student receives his diploma from Elon University president Connie Book on May 21 at Alumni Gym.
Seniors move their tassels from the right to left to signify graduation at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Seniors move their tassels from the right to left to signify graduation at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Fireworks during Senior Celebration May 21 at Rhodes Stadium.
Fireworks during Senior Celebration May 21 at Rhodes Stadium.
Graduating senior, Kameron Askew sings "What a Wonderful World" at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating senior, Kameron Askew sings "What a Wonderful World" at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Yadira Fernandez-Delgado holds her diploma during the Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Yadira Fernandez-Delgado holds her diploma during the Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating seniors line up to walk the stage at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating seniors line up to walk the stage at the Elon University 135th Undergraduate Commencement May 23 at Schar Center.
Graduating student Daniela Maldonado receives her stole on May 22 at Lakeside Meeting Rooms.
Graduating student Daniela Maldonado receives her stole on May 22 at Lakeside Meeting Rooms.
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