Elon University is committed to promoting civic engagement and participation in the democratic process, a mission that becomes all the more important during election years. As written in the university’s mission statement, “We integrate learning across the disciplines and put knowledge into practice, thus preparing students to be global citizens and informed leaders motivated by concern for the common good.”

The university promotes learning, understanding and constructive discussion through its Active Citizen Series and this year was named a “Voter Friendly Campus” by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA for a second time. In 2022, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge named Elon as one of the top institutions working to increase nonpartisan student voter registration, education and turnout and this year ALL IN recognized Elon for the quality of its nonpartisan democratic engagement action plan. Entities such as the Elon University Political Engagement Work Group, the Elon University Election 2024 Planning Team and the Council on Civic Engagement are working diligently and collaboratively to promote civic engagement.

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Fall Dialogue Series: Immigration 
Tuesday, September 23, 6:00pm, Moseley 217
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Deliberative Dialogue: Technology and Relationships
Monday, September 29, 4:30pm, Lakeside 212
While technology can be used to maintain relationships, keep up with breaking news, and navigate our cities, some experts have suggested that technology is like an addiction. As of 2025, North Carolina has joined half the nation in legislating a ban on use of cell phones in K-12 schools. In a rare showing of bipartisan support, these pieces of legislation are intended to increase learning and benefit students’ mental health. Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General called on Congress to require warning statements on social media platforms as is the practice on cigarette packaging. What is the way forward?

A Deliberative Dialogue is an opportunity for students to gather and exchange diverse views and experiences to seek a shared understanding of a challenge facing our society and to search for common ground for action.
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

A Conversation with an Elected Leader: Bryan Ray L’13, North Carolina District Court Judge
Wednesday, October 1, 4:30pm, Moseley Center First Floor
Bryan Ray L’13 was elected last fall as a district court judge in North Carolina’s District 17. Ray is a graduate of Elon Law School and has practiced family law in the Graham-based firm of Doby & Ray. He has served on the Alamance County Board of Elections and has also been involved with the county’s teen court program and juvenile crime prevention council.
Sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Fall Dialogue Series: Peace Building in the United States
Wednesday, October 22, 6:00pm, Moseley 217
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

A Conversation with Natalie Allison ’13, Washington Post White House Reporter
Wednesday, November 5, 7:00pm, Turner Theater (Schar Hall)
One year after the 2024 election, Natalie Allison ’13, a White House reporter with The Washington Post, will discuss her experiences covering the presidency and politics, her role as a journalist and watchdog, the state of the industry, her career path from The Pendulum to The Post, and more in a wide-ranging conversation with Rich Landesberg, professor emeritus of journalism in the School of Communications and a journalist with more than two decades of experience.
Sponsored by the School of Communications, Council on Civic Engagement, Department of Political Science, Political Engagement Work Group, Kernodle Center for Civic Life, and the Student Media Board

Fall Dialogue Series: Isolationism – What Is America’s Role in Supporting the Global Community?
Open to Leadership Fellows
Tuesday, November 11, 6:00pm, Moseley 217
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

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Campus dialogue events can be found on the Council on Civic Engagement Dialogue Opportunities page.

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