Eleven North American scholars will participate in the center's first symposium, "On the Edge of Apocalypse," Feb. 9-11.

Federico Motka along with Joel Shelton, assistant professor of political science and policy studies, will present, "Rethinking Humanitarianism in a Fragmenting World: Lessons from Syria and Beyond” on Thursday, Feb. 9.

The honorees are young alumni who have achieved major professional success, serve as difference-makers in their communities and loyally support Elon as partners, advocates and investors.

William Justice, design thinking coach at Fidelity Investments, coached Elon students on design thinking in a relevant and unique way.

Political Science Professor Laura Roselle has published the book, "Forging the World: Strategic Narratives and International Relations," with the University of Michigan Press.  

Mark Cryan, assistant professor of sport and event management, has published an article examining the operation of an after-school youth soccer program for at-risk children.

Hall, a professor of exercise science, is co-director of the Elon BrainCare Research Institute and received the Distinguished Scholar Award from Elon last spring. 

It is time to apply for the Ward Family Learning in Action Award, which is a $10,000 award offered every other year to support an Elon undergraduate student’s project. The deadline for proposals is Feb. 27, 2017, at noon.

The partnership was launched in 2015, and pairs Elon students with elementary school teachers and afterschool programs.