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Svetlana Nepocatych named next director of Elon Honors Program

The professor of exercise science begins leadership in June of a signature program that nurtures the intellectual pursuits of top Elon University students.

Akben named one of Poets&Quants’ 50 Best Undergraduate Business School Professors

Mustafa Akben, assistant professor of management and director of artificial intelligence integration, has been named on Poets&Quants’ annual list of the 50 Best Undergraduate Business School Professors.

Elon’s first Accelerated Pathways to Physician Assistant Studies students to graduate in December

As the two students prepare to graduate on Dec. 12, they reflect on their experience moving through the Accelerated Pathways program to physician assistant studies.

Angela Lewellyn appointed assistant provost for academic excellence and integrity

The senior associate dean for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, will bring experience guiding academic policy, supporting students, and collaborating with faculty on programmatic initiatives to her new campuswide role in the Office of the Provost.

Former teacher Sarah Jenkins ’25 finds new purpose in Elon nursing program

After years of teaching in the classroom, Sarah Jenkins ’25 is hanging it up and putting on the scrubs as she earns a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through Elon’s accelerated program.

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Anna Matawaran ’25 takes the Elon ‘building blocks’ to Year of Service Fellows program

Community was an integral part of Anna Matawaran’s experience at Elon, now the alumna continues to embrace those community ideals through the Year of Service Fellows program.
Students working with Assistant Professor Efrain Rivera-Serrano in a McMichael Science Center biology lab on Nov. 18, 2025.

The Month in Photos: November

Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.
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A shared approach to leave planning begins in 2026

A new leave planning process will launch in early 2026 as part of the Phoenix Forward initiative. The process will support a more consistent, coordinated and thoughtful approach to reporting leave and taking time off.
Campy Rodriguez being fitted for his costume in "Aladdin" on Broadway

Campy Rodriguez ’26 takes a magic carpet ride from Elon to Broadway

Before he even graduates from Elon University, Campy Rodriguez is already part of one of Disney’s most popular stories as he performs in the ensemble of “Aladdin” on Broadway. But unlike the story’s main character, Rodriguez’s dreams are less magical and more hard work.
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Sports Media Lab continues to build momentum

From national conference presentations to industry-driven research projects, students in Elon’s Sports Media Lab are gaining hands-on experience with major sport organizations.
Glass award with a wooden base recognizing Elon University for ‘Institutional Excellence in Residential Education’ from the Residential College Society, dated 2025. The award features the RCS shield logo and decorative scrollwork

Elon University honored nationally for excellence in residential education

The Residential College Society recognized Elon’s commitment to building community, belonging and student success through its collaborative residential learning model.

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Wellness redefined

Elon’s visionary HealthEU Center will be a hub for holistic well-being on campus.

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Elon University ranked #1 in the nation for study abroad

Elon University has once again been recognized by the Institute of International Education for the highest percentage rate of study abroad participation in the nation.

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Study USA students make an impact through internships with nonprofits

Students in Elon University's Study USA program got real-world experience through internships in New York and Charlotte this summer.

Research

Braetan Peters ’26 turns Grand Canyon adventure into Elon research

While Braetan Peters ‘26 was enjoying the scenery during a Grand Canyon rafting trip, she was missing the comfort of her cell phone. Now, she’s turning that experience into her Elon College Fellows research, studying the connections people have with their devices.

Leadership

Elon’s SHRM student chapter earns Superior Merit Award

Elon University’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management has been recognized by the world’s largest association for human resource professionals, earning a 2024-25 Superior Merit Award for the third year.

Service

Elon Law supports first responders and veterans through Wills for Heroes clinics

In partnership with the N.C. Bar Foundation, clinics in Greensboro and, for the first time, Charlotte offered peace of mind to those serving our country and communities. Dozens of Elon Law students volunteered alongside local attorneys to provide pro bono estate and advance directive assistance.