Local student graduates from Elon University

Kelsey E. Allcorn graduated from Elon University on May 23, 2015, with a Bachelor of Arts after majoring in Public Health Studies.

Nearly 1,300 students received degrees in a morning ceremony featuring an address from nationally acclaimed political commentator Charlie Cook, the parent of a graduating Elon senior.

Allcorn is the daughter of Mr. Bruce Allcorn and Mrs. Spring Allcorn of Brick, NJ.

Elon is an independent, residential liberal arts and sciences university with nationally accredited professional schools of business, communications, education, law and health sciences. Elon is consistently recognized for its strong student-centered mission and a commitment to high-impact, engaged educational experiences, including study abroad, volunteer service and undergraduate research.

The university’s 6,500 students come to North Carolina from 49 states, the District of Columbia and 47 other nations, creating an academic community of global citizens and leaders motivated by concern for the common good. U.S. News & World Report in 2014 ranked Elon the #1 Southern master’s-level university and Kiplinger’s rated Elon a top-35 “Best Value” private university.