Lavender Graduation is a cultural celebration that recognizes LGBTQIA+ students and acknowledges their achievements and contributions to the university as students who successfully navigated the college experience. Lavender Graduation is an event where LGBTQIA+ graduates receive lavender cords and are officially recognized by the institution for their leadership, successes, and achievements. The inaugural Lavender Graduation Ceremony at the University of Mississippi took place on Friday, May 6th, 2016, with twelve student honorees.
Note: There was no Lavender Graduation ceremony held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023
Lavender Graduation 2023, University of Mississippi. Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement
2022
Lavender Graduation 2022, University of Mississippi. Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
2021
Lavender Graduation 2021, University of Mississippi. Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
2018
Lavender Graduation 2018, University of Mississippi. Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement
2017
Lavender Graduation 2017, University of Mississippi. Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement