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June is Pride Month, and the Gender & LGBTQIA Center at �þ��� offers events, resources and guidance for celebrating and honoring the month.

�þ��� recognized 70 first-generation students – the institution’s largest group to date – during its May 20 stole ceremony, highlighting the strength, support and achievement of the first-gen community.

The annual celebration recognized staff achievements, service milestones and the collective commitment of Student Life professionals throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.

An annual springtime program hosted by �þ���’s Gender and LGBTQIA Center brought dozens of graduating students and their families together for a shared moment of love and support for one another in the days before Commencement.

Elon’s annual Kiki Ball combined education, performance and community to showcase ballroom culture while giving students a supportive space to express their identities.

�þ��� in the Department of Performing Arts collaborate with the �þ��� Gender & LGBTQIA Center for the annual fundraiser on Jan. 14.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

�þ��� will host the next programs in a fall semester series that brings together history, dialogue, and community in the exploration of abolition as a framework for justice and community-building.

Join the Gender & LGBTQIA Center and the Elon LGBTQIA Alumni Network for an inspiring celebration of love, family, and storytelling as alumni authors Jeffrey and Corddarryl Williamson-Rose share their children’s book "We Love You ForAva." The book is a powerful reflection on LGBTQIA family-building and the beauty of inclusive stories.