Commencement

The Rev. Joseph Parkes, founder of a college-preparatory school in Harlem, N.Y. for low-income students, encouraged graduates to help turnaround the lives of inner-city youngsters.

The one-hour school receptions allowed students to introduce parents to faculty mentors, laugh with friends and share their plans for life after tomorrow’s Commencement ceremony.

Surrounded by family, friends and Elon faculty and staff, 26 students in the Interactive Media Class of 2013 celebrated the completion of the program during a ceremony May 23.

Elon University seniors enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon cookout with the professors and staff that helped define their collegiate experiences.

When Staci, Kristi and Suzanne Scott receive their degrees on May 25, they will be the first triplets to ever graduate from Elon University in the same class year.

Take a look at some of the Twitter remarks and Instagram photos from Commencement that students, alumni & parents tagged with #ElonGrad.

Relive Elon's 122nd undergraduate Commencement exercises in a video from the Office of University Communications.

More than 400 members of the Class of 2012 made a gift to their alma mater this year, a number higher than any previous campaign on record.

Steve Schuckenbrock '82, president of Dell Services, asks the Class of 2012 in a keynote address to “commit to character” in their lives.

In his keynote address, the chair of the Love School of Business Board of Advisors tells graduates to "share some of your success with others."