Kentucky students create own celebration after graduation changes

Kentucky students create own celebration after graduation changes

The University of Kentucky changed its diversity-inspired graduations, so students have decided to celebrate achievements in another way.

Students revive LGBTQ+ graduation

On Feb. 8, graduate student Sylvia Sequina-Hitchcock emailed the App State Henderson Springs LGBTQ+ Resource Center asking for the Lavender Graduation dates for the 2024-25 academic year.  Lavender Graduation, hosted by the LGBTQ+ resource center in previous years, is a ceremony focused on celebrating and supporting App State students who identify as queer. Historically, the word “lavender” was used to describe men who were suspected to be gay i…