NEWS 5/22/26 1:30pm

Class of 2026 throws graduation caps into the air to celebrate during the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and School of Communications commencement ceremony May 22 at Schar Center.

Elon University schools of business, communications graduates receive their diplomas

Graduating seniors from the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and School of Communications crossed the stage in Schar Center at Elon University’s 136th Undergraduate Commencement on May 22. The ceremony for business and communications majors began at 9 a.m. and featured speeches from Elon University President Connie Book, student speaker Ruby Radis ‘26 and commencement speaker Patricia Walsh Chadwick. 


LIFESTYLE 5/21/26 9:24pm

Achievements, African heritage celebrated at Elon University’s Donning of the Kente

In South Africa, there is a common greeting known as “sawubona.” It translates to “I see you.” There are a few different responses to this greeting. One can just be “Yes, I see you, too.” But the exchange can deepen, according to Randy Williams, vice president for inclusive excellence at Elon University. This exchange was at the heart of Elon’s Donning of the Kente ceremony, which celebrates graduates with African roots, that took place May 21 in Alumni Gym.


LIFESTYLE 5/21/26 8:35pm

Legacy Reception celebrates seniors related to Elon alumni

Over 30 graduates with family members who are Elon alumni were recognized at the Legacy Reception on May 21 in McKinnon Hall. For senior Chloe Prince, the event marked the close of a chapter at Elon that began in childhood. Her parents, Maggie Prince ‘97 and Chris Prince ‘97, introduced her to Elon through football games and described Elon as a second home.


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