Multicultural Resources News Archive

Alumna receives prestigious Pickering Fellowship
As part of the award, Brittany Carroll '11 will pursue a master's degree at American University before serving as a U.S. foreign service officer for three years.
Blake Thompson '13 Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
The Phoenix football player has received the award for post-grad study in a sports-related program.
Perry, Phillips highlight Black Excellence Awards
Elon's first black students spoke to current students at the 20th annual ceremonies on April 27.
Elon names director of Gender and LGBTQ Center
Matthew Antonio Bosch currently directs GLBTA programs at the University of Minnesota.
Diversity and leadership conference takes place Feb. 22-23
Participants in the program will discuss the relationship between leadership, diversity and social justice.
Students use 'fake break' to engage in service
Louisiana, Georgia, New Jersey and Florida were destinations for volunteers helping with storm recoveries and community programs.
Students & staff volunteer for MLK Day of Service
A program to promote youth literacy was among those assisted Jan. 21 by civic-minded Elon University community volunteers.
Campus community 'locks arms for peace' in silent walk
Students, professors & staff took part in a Friday walk to honor the civil rights struggle while pledging to combat remaining oppression.
MLK speaker: 'We must celebrate the struggle'
At a campus program celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., scholar Dale Andrews also warns against the “homogenization of difference.”
MLK events begin with special College Coffee
The Office of Student Activities sponsored the "Civil Rights Arts Festival & College Coffee" featuring photography by an N.C. artist.
Winter Term 2013 theme explores human differences
A series of activities and events aims to help students “learn, engage and appreciate” issues tied to various types of diversity among people.
Fall 2012: 'I Am Elon' with Brian Delgado '15
Learn about Brian Delgado's Elon experience in this installment of "I Am Elon," a multimedia series featuring Elon students in their own words.
Elon sophomore named a BET 'M.A.D. Girl'
Yasmine Arrington was honored in New York City this weekend for her nonprofit to help children of jailed parents.
‘Renaissance woman’ Maya Angelou dazzles at Fall Convocation
The world renowned poet, author, playwright & educator shared on Thursday her wit and wisdom with a sold-out Alumni Gym audience.
Elon Students Set Off on Study Abroad with $134,000 in Study Abroad Scholarships
Elon students were awarded more than $134,000 in scholarships for fall study abroad programs, including $39,000 from Elon donors.
Elon student a finalist for BET honor
Vote online through Sept. 18 to support sophomore Yasmine Arrington’s scholarship program for teens with parents in prison.
Elon dedicates Wilhelmina Boyd suite in Alamance
Named for the founder of Elon's African and African-American Studies program, Alamance 302 is now home to the interdisciplinary minor.
Students from 'Better Together' attend national institute
The program was held at the University of Pennsylvania and featured workshops focused on interfaith engagement.
Anti-racism author headlines leadership & diversity program
Author of several books and educator on issues of race, Tim Wise reminded listeners how “diversity” is not the same as “equity.”
Student, alumna named to Elon African-American Wall of Fame
A current student and young alumna will be inducted at a Feb. 18 ceremony celebrating the rich history of Elon’s black students, faculty and staff.
Watson/Odyssey programs highlighted by AASHE
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education lauds Elon's program for first-generation and low-income college students.
Schedule of events for Black History Month 2012
Elon University will celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in February with a series of campus and community programs.
Elon Academy staffer explores issues of identity
Darris Means '05 connects theory with practice as he studies complexities of self-identity in college students, from race to class to sexual orientation.
Elon Students Awarded Over $55,000 for Spring Study Abroad
Elon students were awarded more than $55,000 in scholarships for spring study abroad programs.
Elon march and vigil commemorate MLK Jr.
Fifty people from the university and surrounding communities reflected Sunday on Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and the lessons he taught.
Service event boxes children's books for charity
Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., members of the campus community aimed to empower under-served youth by shipping donated books.
Scholar & author: To honor MLK, honor his ideas
In an annual program dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr., Boyce Watkins reminds the university community “change is not comfortable.”
Elon launches Black History Month website
Elon has launched a new Black History Month website to promote awareness, understanding and celebration of Black experiences on campus.
Students hold Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
The Nov. 20 event included discussions of gender-neutral student housing and ways to raise awareness of Elon's transgendered community.
Elon explores exchange with South China Normal University
Chinese delegation visits campus to begin formal discussions about student, faculty and academic exchange possibilities with Elon.

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