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Only days left to 'Pave the Way'

Alumni have until May 31 to leave a legacy at Elon University by contributing to an engraved brick campaign for the new Martin Alumni Center.

“Pave the Way” brick campaign ends May 31

New video celebrates the campaign’s success as it comes to a close.

Construction set to begin on Scott Studios

Designs are complete for Elon's new performing arts facility at the Francis Center.

Brick by brick alumni show Elon pride 

More than 500 alumni have already participated in “Pave the Way,” a brick campaign launched April 15.

Chris and Nicolette Martin fund new alumni center

A generous gift from Chris ’78 P’13 and Nicolette Martin P’13 will soon create a  vibrant new gathering space for alumni.

Elon alumni take part in “Pave the Way” brick campaign 

From April 15 - May 31, alumni can participate in a campaign to personalize a brick for installation at Elon's new alumni center  

Student Alumni Council hosts “Elon ... Pass It On!”

The annual program raises awareness among students that donors help cover many expenses that come with studying at Elon University.

Scholarship dinner underscores impact of giving at Elon

Biennial event connects scholarship donors and recipients

Making a Difference: Kelli Palmer ’98 honors her alma mater with gift

A planned gift allowed Kelli Palmer '98 to give to Elon, a place that has had
"the single greatest impact" on this generation of her family.

Elon receives BB&T contribution to complete softball park
BB&T Corporation, one of the nation's largest financial services holding companies, has made a $500,000 gift to complete Hunt Softball Park.
Charlotte alumni chapter members reconnect at unique event
Alumni gather to paint a familiar Elon scene.
Lead gift from Elon parents launches Hillel Center renovation
Trustees honor the Levine-Sklut family’s support of Jewish life.
Elon trustees name facilities for emeriti faculty and staff
Elon trustees have named campus facilities in honor of five emeriti faculty and staff members who provided distinguished service to the university.
Andrew Bennett ’08 keeps Safe Rides rolling with a generous gift
The IGNITE Challenge boosts young alumni giving
The Challenge has been one of Elon’s most successful fundraising efforts, bringing in 1,000 additional young alumni donors in three years.
Young alumni set record in IGNITE Challenge: 1,653 donors
Elon young alumni and seniors made the third and final IGNITE Challenge the most successful yet.
Berg family endows need-based scholarship
Young alumni donors to the IGNITE Challenge reflect on their Elon experiences
More than 700 young alumni have made gifts to the university and participated in the final IGNITE Challenge, which ends on March 31. Here's a sampling of what they said after making their gifts.
Ever Elon concludes, raising $107.3 million
More than 28,000 faculty and staff, alumni, parents and friends participated in Ever Elon: The Campaign for the Future of Our University, which concluded on Dec. 31, 2011, and raised $107.3 million to support the people, programs and facilities at our university.
Faculty/Staff Campaign going strong
The goal? To surpass last year’s record-setting 60 percent participation by Elon employees.
Ever Elon Campaign passes $100 million goal
Elon concludes the largest fundraising campaign in its history by celebrating the thousands of people who have invested in the university's future.
LabCorp gift endows support for the Elon Academy
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp) has made a major gift to support endowment for the Elon Academy, a college-access and academic enrichment program run by Elon that encourages Alamance County high school students with significant financial need to earn college degrees and serve their communities.
Alamance Foundation makes gift to Elon Academy
The Alamance Foundation recently presented a $2,200 gift to the Elon Academy to be used to support college visits for more than 75 Elon Academy scholars during the summer of 2011.
Elon Academy receives gift from Capital Bank Charitable Foundation
Capital Bank Charitable Foundation made a $3,500 gift to the Elon Academy in December to support the program's financial literacy programs for more than 120 scholars and their families.
Steele family establishes football scholarship
Elon alumni employees discuss giving back to the university
Class of 2011 kicks off Senior Class Giving Campaign
During this year’s Senior Class Giving Campaign, members of the Class of 2011 will be encouraged to make a gift to the university to show their support for their Elon experiences.
Ever Elon Campaign enters final phase
Several thousand watch President Lambert's special video message to alumni
About 3,000 people have watched President Leo M. Lambert's message about the important role that alumni play in Elon’s future, including making annual gifts to support the best of an Elon education. This is the first of several videos the president will share with alumni this year via e-mail, Facebook, Twitter and E-Net.
Donors fund upgrades of Latham Park
Elon will begin upgrades to the Walter C. Latham Park baseball facility following the 2010 baseball season. The improvements are made possible by a group of generous donors led by trustee Dr. Bryan Latham and his wife, Janet, of Miami, who made a $250,000 commitment to fund the work.
Elon Academy receives major gift from Lyon family
Elon trustee Frank R. Lyon ’71 and his wife, Natalie Lyon, of New Canaan, Conn., longtime supporters of the Elon Academy, have made a major gift for the creation of an endowed scholarship that will aid graduates of the college enrichment program for high school students in Alamance County.
Robertson gift to fund Alumni Gym renovation
A major gift by Elon trustee Jeanne Robertson and her husband Jerry will provide lead funding for a renovation project for Alumni Gym in Koury Center. The project will upgrade Elon's home for basketball and volleyball, convocations and other large campus events.
Longtime university benefactors make $1 million gift to the Elon Academy
Douglas G. and Edna Truitt Noiles ’44, of New Canaan, Conn., have made a $1 million gift to Elon University to support the Elon Academy, a university-run college access program for Alamance County high school students.
New York alumni and parents talk about the importance of Ever Elon
Faculty/Staff Ever Elon profile: Chuck Gantos, Allen Poe, Dan Ingle
Faculty/Staff Ever Elon profile: Catherine Dunham
Faculty/Staff Ever Elon profile: Gavin Sands
Faculty/Staff Ever Elon profile: Charles Irons
Faculty/Staff Ever Elon profile: Paul Parsons
Ever Elon Campaign debuts in Washington, D.C.

More than 100 Elon alumni and parents from the Washington, D.C. area joined President Leo M. Lambert for a regional launch of Ever Elon: The Campaign for the Future of Our University on Nov. 19.

Ever Elon Campaign kicks off in Boston
About 150 Elon alumni and parents celebrated the launch of the Ever Elon: The Campaign for the Future of Our University at a kickoff event in Boston Nov. 13.
McMichael Foundation gift to fund Elon Law scholarships
A $2 million gift commitment from the Dalton L. McMichael Sr. Foundation will provide the largest scholarship endowment at the Elon University School of Law. The endowment will fund three full-tuition scholarships annually, with the first to be awarded to a member of the 2009 entering class who is chosen as a McMichael Law and Leadership Fellow.
Special College Coffee previews Campaign Kickoff
Elon Academy receives gift from Times-News
Scholarship donors and students celebrate the power of philanthropy to change lives
The importance of scholarships at Elon took center stage Thursday night as members of the campus community gathered for the annual Scholarship Dinner. A record crowd of donors and students packed McKinnon Hall to share stories of philanthropy and academic success.
Sullivan Foundation grant to assist students active in service
Major gifts to provide new athletics facilities at Elon
Elon University will expand the John Koury Field House in the North Athletics Complex thanks to major gifts by two couples who have historic ties to Elon sports.
Times-News supports Elon Academy students and families
Elon receives $125,000 gift to support work of Project Pericles
Alumni couple give $1 million to build Elon endowment