The legacy of President Fred Young

Elon continues its 125th anniversary video series with a profile of President Emeritus J. Fred Young, who led the college from 1973 to 1998. 

​Throughout this quasquicentennial academic year, Elon marks its 125th anniversary with short video vignettes produced by alumni Tim Johnson ’09 and Max Cantor ’10. The series is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement.

The eighth video in the series profiles President Emeritus J. Fred Young, who served for 25 years and led an era of growth and transformation for Elon. In this video, Dr. Young reflects on the changes that have taken place at the university and his contributions to the Elon of today.