Upcoming Events

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Past Events

Elon’s inaugural Women of Elon Weekend

This dynamic leadership and philanthropy summit brought together the greater Elon University community for two days of connection, inspiration and transformation. Highlighting the event was a fireside chat with President Connie Book and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, named the World’s Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century by Sports Illustrated magazine. Attendees also participated in breakout workshops and panel discussions led by Elon alumnae, faculty/staff, parents, and friends. Be on the lookout for more information about the next Women of Elon Weekend in 2026.

 

Philanthropy Redefined Webinar

What does it mean to be a philanthropist? Who can claim this title? This webinar dove into traditional perceptions of philanthropy and explored expanded approaches to giving through time, talents, treasures, ties, and testimony. Click the image to the left to view the recording of this webinar and learn how Women of Elon Co-Chairs Priscilla Awkard ’95, Laurie Johnson P’17, and Michelle Wideman ’00 are redefining philanthropy to create a more inclusive and impactful future.

 

 

WE Talk: Disrupting Norms – Women’s Basketball Case Study

WE (Women of Elon) Talk is a new virtual discussion series led by women for women. For our inaugural episode, Erica L. Ayala ’08 and Dr. Shelby McKay ’13 took a deep dive into ways women are disrupters in business, using women’s basketball as a case study. They discussed how mega deals like Ally are changing the landscape, the trajectory of former players becoming coaches and executives, the rise of self-advocacy (especially for Black women in the space), and what additional opportunities NIL provides. After an engaging conversation, attendees split up into breakout rooms to discuss how these trends relate to their own industries and how women are agents of change in all professions.

Click on the image to the left to review the recording of this webinar.