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Elon Law marks highest ever first-time N.C. Bar Exam passage

The Class of 2025’s 91.96% first-time North Carolina Bar Examination passage rate far exceeds state average and marks continued rise in the School of Law’s student outcomes.

First home for Roberts Academy now ‘art in the making’

From flexible furniture for kids who fidget to desks with writable surfaces to walls to be filled with student projects, writing and artwork, renovations are stirring the imaginations of those designing a temporary location for Elon University’s new private elementary school for children with dyslexia.

Elon students adapt toy cars to support children with mobility challenges

For the first time, Elon students brought the Go Baby Go initiative to campus, adapting ride-on toy cars for children with mobility challenges.

Veteran educator named director of business and school operations for Roberts Academy at Elon University

Recently retired from Guilford County Schools in North Carolina, Tracy Roof will help develop systems and policies for a full-day, private transitional school set to open on campus in August for children with dyslexia.

Building human resilience for the age of AI

In a new report from Elon's Imagining the Digital Future Center, experts call for radical change across institutions and social structures.

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Students turn everyday choices into sustainable impact

Students reflect on how sustainability influences their daily choices, relationships and future goals following an Alternative Spring Break experience.
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Elon Poll: Cooper maintains wide name recognition lead in NC Senate race

An Elon University Poll finds a sharp decline in confidence that the nationwide vote count will be accurate this fall, alongside a bipartisan consensus against federalizing election administration.

Gisele Nighswander ’17 protects public and environmental health at the EPA

From studying environmental science at Elon to shaping pesticide policy at the EPA, Gisele Nighswander ’17 is helping safeguard the health of both people and the planet.
Emily Wright '28 and others who helped plan the annual Lunar New Year Celebration pose next to a red dragon.

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Emily Wright ’28 is finding where she belongs through community

Drawn to a community-focused approach to preparing students for careers in medicine, the biochemistry major has found mentorship, research opportunities and a strong sense of belonging at Elon.
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Gabriela Alvarez ’28 builds community and purpose at Elon through her scholarship programs

Through the Communications Fellows, Odyssey Program and the First Phoenix Society, Gabriela Alvarez '28 has embraced her identity as a first-generation student while pursuing opportunities that support both her academic goals and personal growth.
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Elon recognized for advancing nonpartisan student civic engagement

The recognition highlights Elon’s commitment to developing engaged students and places the university among 129 institutions nationwide honored for nonpartisan civic engagement.

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A Fighting Chance

Danielle Martinelli-Taylor ’12 combines boxing with mental health techniques to help clients process trauma.

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A Fighting Chance

Danielle Martinelli-Taylor ’12 combines boxing with mental health techniques to help clients process trauma.

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Roommates learn together at the Family Justice Center during Human Service Studies internship

Izzy Greenstein ’26 and Ruby Radis ’26 gained experience serving the Alamance County community while deepening their commitment to social justice and resilience.

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Elon students showcase research at Issues in Political Economy conference

February 27-28, four Elon students presented their research at a national economics conference in New York City.

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Elon Law announces 2026 Student Bar Association and Honor Council leaders

Law students elected representatives to oversee student life opportunities at Elon Law's full-time program in Greensboro and, for the first time, the part-time Flex Program in Charlotte.

Service

Jasmine Walker ’25 gives back to the community that shaped her through Year of Service Fellows Program

Jasmine Walker ’25 grew up in Alamance County and now, through Elon’s Year of Service Fellows Program, she’s getting the opportunity to give back and learn from her community.