Local student graduates from Elon University

Anna Catherine Altmann graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elon University on May 19, 2023, with a Bachelor of Science after majoring in Chemistry and Computer Science.

Nearly 1,500 students were invited to Schar Center on May 19 to participate in commencement ceremonies featuring remarks by C. Ashton Newhall ’98, a third-generation venture capitalist and ardent supporter of Elon.

Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s 6,337 undergraduate and 786 graduate students come from 49 states and 51 other countries. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs.

Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and a #6 ranking for innovation. In addition, Elon is the national leader in the “Programs to Look For” category, as the only college or university ranked in the top 20 of all eight categories of academic programs linked to student success and positive learning outcomes.