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Lavender Graduation: Then and Now

Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation speaker and graduate Keilah Davis with Lynn Locklear-Fisher and Andy DeRoin

May 2, 2019

Lavender Graduation Awards and Highlights

Graduations are often bittersweet. The sadness of saying goodbye combines with the excitement of looking ahead to bring a mix of poignant emotions.
Rainbow graduation stole

Apr 18, 2019

In Their Own Words: Lavender Grads

In advance of NC State's annual Lavender Graduation, the Digest stopped by the GLBT Center in Talley Student Union to speak to a few of this year's graduates.
Lavender Graduates 2018

Jan 24, 2019

GLBT Graduates Invited to Participate in Lavender Graduation

NC State's annual Lavender Graduation brings our entire GLBT community together to celebrate the success of our students. Any GLBT student can participate in the ceremony.
Graduates at 2018 Lavender Graduation

Apr 26, 2018

Lavender Graduation Celebrates 52 Graduates in Milestone Year

The GLBT Center’s annual Lavender Graduation, the first of five year-end celebrations hosted by the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, filled the Piedmont-Mountains Ballroom of Talley Student Union on the evening of Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
Equal Opportunity Institute Graduation 2017

May 4, 2017

End-of-Year Events Celebrate Diverse Achievements

The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity closes the academic year with old and new traditions. Read the recaps of Equal Opportunity Institute Graduation, Ebony Harlem Awards of Excellence and Lavender Graduation. Attend the Multicultural Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2017.
NC State lapel pins

Apr 12, 2017

GLBT Center to Honor Graduates at Lavender Graduation

The GLBT Center will host its annual Lavender Graduation to celebrate students graduating in the spring, summer or fall of 2017. The ceremony honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally students and acknowledges their achievements and contributions to the university.
Belltower with NC flag on right

Apr 21, 2016

Lavender Graduation Sends Off Class of 2016's GLBT and Ally Grads

Lavender Graduation took place on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Talley Student Union.

All paths lead to the Belltower

Mar 30, 2016

Annual Lavender Graduation Has Become an NC State Tradition

The GLBT Center’s annual Lavender Graduation will honor the accomplishments of NC State's graduating GLBT students and allies. Last year, an overwhelming turnout of friends, family, colleagues and community members came to support our graduating students. This year we hope to have an even larger turnout.
Talley Student Union view from elevator

May 4, 2015

OIED Celebrates with Year-End Events

Ebony Harlem Awards Cap Off a Great Year and Lavender Graduation Honored GLBT Grads and Allies
Belltower with NC flag on right

Apr 13, 2015

Lavender Graduation: Then and Now

On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Talley Coastal Ballroom, the GLBT Center will host its annual Lavender Graduation ceremony for 2015 GLBT graduates.