The Month in Photos: February 2026

Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.

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February brought a mix of wintry charm and early hints of spring to campus, as the Elon community embraced a month filled with meaningful moments.

From engaging lectures and cultural celebrations to everyday scenes of connection, these photos capture the energy and spirit that defined February at Elon. Take a look back at some of the snapshots that tell the story of the month on campus, through the eyes of staff in the Office of University Communications.

Springing into the semester

The Spring Organization Fair brings together organizations for students across campus to encourage involvement and get the semester started.

A student blows bubbles at an indoor campus event while others stand nearby at a table with candy and informational signs. The scene captures a lively, social atmosphere in a large hall with multiple activity tables in the background.
Spring Org Fair on Feb. 4, 2026

Space for studying

Elon offers a variety of spaces away from the classroom to study, including the Inman Reading Room in Lindner Hall.

Two people are sitting in a cozy room with large windows. One is on a leather chair writing on a notebook, and the other is using a laptop with "ZTA" visible. The room has comfortable furniture and natural light shines through the windows.
Students studying in the Inman Reading Room of Lindner Hall with shadows on February 6, 2026.

A Survivor’s story

Alexander Silbiger was a young child when Nazi Germany invaded and occupied his home in the Netherlands. On Feb. 12, Silbiger told the story of his family’s escape from the country in Elon University’s Holocaust Remembrance Day speaker event.

A large audience sits in a tiered lecture hall watching a presentation with a projected historical image and the caption “The pad-locked cattle car.” A speaker sits at the front of the room beneath the screen, suggesting a formal educational or remembrance event.
Holocaust survivor Alexander ‘Lex’ Silbiger speaks Holocaust Remembrance Day observance in Turner Theater on February 12, 2026.

Black History Month

In February, Elon recognized Black History Month through a series of events and programming, including the Tiny Shelf Concert.

A group of four people are singing enthusiastically in a library or similar setting. They are standing in front of shelves filled with books. All are casually dressed and appear engaged in the activity.
Tiny Shelf Concert at Belk Library highlights the rich cultural contributions of Black artists and Elon Jazz Studies on Feb. 13, 2026.

La Vie Boheme

The Department of Performing Arts performed “RENT” in McCrary Theatre from Feb. 13-15. The musical tells the story of a group of New York City friends dealing with life and loss amid the HIV/AIDS crisis.

A group of performers on stage in front of a set featuring scaffolding and a checkerboard pattern of lights. A sign reads "Life Cafe." The lighting is vibrant, with blue and purple hues. The scene evokes a lively musical theater performance.
Final dress rehearsal for the Department of Performing Arts production of “RENT” at McCrary Theater on Feb. 12, 2026.

Mardi Gras!

The Elon University community came together for its annual Mardi Gras celebration on Feb. 17, 2026, with festive food and fun.

Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book enjoys Mardi Gras celebrations with students