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Graduate goalie Jackson Leavitt yells from the goal during Elon's 1-0 win against William & Mary on Nov. 1 at Rudd Field.

From backup keeper to finance professional: Soccer star closes out Elon career

By Kathan Gandhi

For five years, goalkeeper Jackson Leavitt built his life around Elon University. The graduate student balanced late-night assignments, long road trips and years of waiting behind veteran goalkeepers before finally earning his opportunity as Elon men’s soccer’s starting goalkeeper this past season.

NEWS 5/22/26 6:45pm

Elon University College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences graduates cross the stage

By Kate Gray

Seniors in the Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education and School of Health Sciences graduated in Schar Center at Elon University’s 136th Undergraduate Commencement on May 22. The event was the second Elon commencement of the day, with students from the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the School of Communications graduating at 9 a.m.

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NEWS 05/22/2026 1:30pm
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 05/21/2026 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.

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