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Health Sciences graduates urged to prioritize connection

The newest alumni of Elon University’s School of Health Sciences were encouraged to ground their careers in human relationships, compassion and purpose during a Commencement ceremony attended by hundreds of close family and friends.

N.C. Supreme Court justice to Elon Law grads: ‘Get in the well’

The Hon. Phil Berger Jr., North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, delivered a Commencement address to the Elon University School of Law Class of 2025 emphasizing the importance of using legal skills to serve those facing hardship.

Affinity celebrations bring together graduates, families and mentors

Lavender Celebration, ¡Celebremos! and Donning of the Kente united 2025 graduates from the School of Law and School of Health Sciences to honor the influence of relationships, culture and authenticity in their academic and professional achievements.

‘The future of our profession is bright’ | Elon nursing students honored in pinning ceremony

Graduating students in Elon’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program were honored Thursday, Dec. 11, in a pinning ceremony recognizing their achievements and the importance of their future work as nurses.

Elon University launches Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The new program, at Elon’s main campus and Charlotte national campus, will work to prepare competent, compassionate and ethical counselors committed to promoting mental wellness and addressing an urgent need for counselors.

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Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book, second from left, walks on campus with faculty and staff members as part of a separate health-promoting activity.

Elon employees walk twice the circumference of Earth during walking challenge

A recent employee activity to promote physical health amongst employees resulted in incredible results.
Junie Vargas ’21 sits smiling on a bench outdoors, wearing a sleeveless white top and black cardigan, with sunlight filtering through greenery behind her.

Where service comes full circle: The journey of Junie Vargas ’21

Years after graduating, Junie Vargas ’21 continues to carry the lessons she learned at Elon into her work with Charlotte Family Housing. By welcoming students into meaningful engagement, she shows how service creates lasting change for both volunteers and the communities they serve.
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Community shares ideas for future of Elon/Queens merger

President Connie Book of Elon University and Acting President Jesse Cureton of Queens University of Charlotte hosted lunch for residents of the city’s Myers Park neighborhood, followed later with Book leading a town hall for Elon alumni who call Charlotte their home.

Women of Elon (WE) dedicate themselves to internship experiences through transformative fundraising

By expanding access to paid internships, WE donors are opening doors to hands-on learning and career-shaping opportunities for Elon students.
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Elon Comm publishes fall 2025 issue of research journal

From Super Bowl halftime shows to debates over book bans, the most recent edition of the Elon Journal investigates some of the most contested media issues of the moment.
Alicia Tate, acting director of the Roberts Academy at Elon University, speaks during the "Discovering Dyslexia" event on Dec. 10 in Johnston Hall.

Community members ‘discover dyslexia’ at first Roberts Academy information session

The first Discovering Dyslexia session on Wednesday, Dec. 10 offered an opportunity for community members to learn more about the learning disability and the new Roberts Academy at Elon University, a new transitional school that will be the state's only university-based private school for children with dyslexia.

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Wellness redefined

Elon’s visionary HealthEU Center will be a hub for holistic well-being on campus.

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Elon University ranked #1 in the nation for study abroad

Elon University has once again been recognized by the Institute of International Education for the highest percentage rate of study abroad participation in the nation.

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Study USA students make an impact through internships with nonprofits

Students in Elon University's Study USA program got real-world experience through internships in New York and Charlotte this summer.

Research

Braetan Peters ’26 turns Grand Canyon adventure into Elon research

While Braetan Peters ‘26 was enjoying the scenery during a Grand Canyon rafting trip, she was missing the comfort of her cell phone. Now, she’s turning that experience into her Elon College Fellows research, studying the connections people have with their devices.

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Elon Law announces 2026 Student Bar Association and Honor Council leaders

Law students elected representatives to oversee student life opportunities at Elon Law's full-time program in Greensboro and, for the first time, the part-time Flex Program in Charlotte.

Service

Elon Law supports first responders and veterans through Wills for Heroes clinics

In partnership with the N.C. Bar Foundation, clinics in Greensboro and, for the first time, Charlotte offered peace of mind to those serving our country and communities. Dozens of Elon Law students volunteered alongside local attorneys to provide pro bono estate and advance directive assistance.