Incoming Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Information Class of ’29
Welcome to Elon University and the Center for Leadership! We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Program as a member of the Class of 2029. Now in its 36th year, this program brings together some of the most promising student leaders on campus. You were selected from an applicant pool of nearly 1,500 students based on your outstanding leadership in high school, both inside and outside the classroom. As a Leadership Fellow, you’ll have countless opportunities to grow, learn, and lead. Rooted in the legacy of Dr. Isabella Cannon, a 1924 Elon alumna and the first female mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, the program has evolved into one of Elon’s most dynamic leadership experiences. As your Fellows Directors, we can’t wait to see how your class continues to shape its future.
Now is the time to begin preparing for the Fall semester. On this webpage, you will find helpful information. Below is a list of terms for you to look over and a basic overview of the program.
Program Manual & Alamance Choosing Hope
We’re mailing you a copy of the Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Program Handbook to review with your family. Inside, you’ll find important information about the program’s expectations, requirements, and the opportunities connected to your Leadership Fellows scholarship.
As you may remember from the selection process, all Fellows will design and carry out a “Common Good Initiative” project during their time at Elon. To help you start thinking about ways to engage with your new community, we’re also including Alamance Choosing Hope—a resource that introduces you to Burlington, North Carolina, your new home.
We encourage you to read it before arriving on campus. It may spark ideas for how and where you can make a meaningful impact—both in the local community and at Elon.
Information Form
Please fill out the All About Me Form online by August 1, 2025. This form includes contact information and information to get to know you better. We also need to update our website so please upload a senior picture or nice selfie in this form.
Welcome Events:
Welcome Dinner – Friday, August 22, 2025 (5:30 – 6:30 pm in Lakeside 212)
Join us for a special welcome dinner for you and the family members who brought you to campus for move-in. This event is part of the Orientation schedule, and your Orientation Leader, Isabella, will accompany you to the dinner.
We’ve also mailed a postcard invitation to your family, and we’re excited to meet them and to officially welcome you to the program!
You will RSVP for the number of people attending (and food allergies) on the Information Form above.
FDOC Coffee Meet Up – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (Anytime between 9am – Noon in Irazu’ Coffee Shop – Moseley Center)
Kick off the semester with a casual coffee meet-up at Irazu Coffee Shop! Stop by to find Tierza and connect with other Leadership Fellows. During your visit, you’ll:
- Receive your Fall Required Events calendar
- Sign your Leadership Fellows Program Agreement
- Learn more about the upcoming First-Year Retreat
- Enjoy a free drink of your choice from Irazu!
We’ll be there from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If you have class during that time, no worries—just stop by the Center for Leadership between 1:00 and 5:00 PM to complete your agreement. We can’t wait to see you there!
Class of 2029 Retreat
All first-year Leadership Fellows are required to attend their orientation retreat, which will take place at YMCA Camp Haynes (north of Winston-Salem, NC). Over the weekend (Friday, September 5 – Sunday, September 7, 2025) the Class of 2029 will get to know each other through team-building activities, learn about the Social Change Model of Leadership, and have lots of fun! We’ll also go over program requirements and answer your questions.
We look forward to working with you over the upcoming year.
Yours in Leadership,
Tierza Watts, Director – Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows |
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Kendal Lytle, Class of ’26 & Leadership Fellows Student Director |