“To be the first in one’s family to cross this stage, to grasp that diploma, is not merely a personal achievement. It’s a communal triumph and a beacon of hope to those who follow.” - Gisselle Garcia-Jose ’24 Last week was a week of celebration for #Elon2024. And last week forty first-generation college students and their mentors and supporters gathered in McKinnon Hall for the First-Genreation stole ceremony. Link in bio to read the full story.