1 day ago · LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The University of Louisville’s annual graduation ceremony celebrating LGBTQ+ graduates has been canceled amid recent rollbacks in the university’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies. In a statement from UofL’s LGBT Center, the organization said the ...

At UofL, Lavender Graduation is hosted by the LGBT Center and the Pride Alumni Council in the Spring. During the event, each graduate is presented with rainbow cords that can be worn at commencement. Participation of graduates and their guests is FREE, but registration is required.

1 day ago · UofL spokesperson John Karman said in a statement to The Courier Journal the cancellation of Lavender Graduation ceremony was made in relation to the new policies, which includes Kentucky House ...

May 7, 2019 · The U of L Pride Alumni Council & LGBT Center invite all LGBTQ+ students who are graduating during the spring semester to attend U of L's Lavender Graduation Celebration! The reception includes refreshments, acknowledgements and the presentation of rainbow chords that can be worn during commencement.

Join the UofL LGBT Center as we celebrate our LGBTQ+ spring graduates! We are proud of you and how far you have come, so we want to honor you with food, rainbow cords, and (if applicable) a Katy Garrison Leadership Award. The event will be held on May 10th, 2022 from Noon - 2pm in the UClub/Alumni Center Ballroom.

2 days ago · Show Caption Hide Caption Anti-DEI bill in Kentucky sparks protests at colleges, universities Students on several Kentucky campuses, including UofL and UK, took part in protests against anti-DEI measures being considered by lawmakers. The University of Louisville (UofL) canceled its Lavender Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ+ students due to new state and …

Mar 26, 2025 · Graduating this Spring/Summer? 🌈 Register for rainbow cords, the LGBTQ+ leadership award, and Lavender Graduation on April 21 at the link in our bio!

Lavender graduation is an annual graduation ceremony conducted at universities to honor LGBTQ students and acknowledge their accomplishments and contributions. [1] [2] It was created by Ronni Sanlo, a lesbian keynote speaker in LGBTQ communities. [3]

Apr 19, 2018 · The LGBT Alumni Network & LGBT Center invite all LGBTQ+ students and allies who are graduating during the spring semester to attend U of L's Lavender Graduation Celebration! The reception includes refreshments, acknowledgements and the presentation of rainbow chords that can be worn during commencement.

What is Lavender Graduation? Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, intersex, queer, asexual/aromantic, and ally students to acknowledge their …