The recognition highlights Elon’s commitment to developing engaged students and places the university among 129 institutions nationwide honored for nonpartisan civic engagement.
Elon University has earned the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan Seal for developing a nonpartisan democratic engagement campus action plan by the ALL In Campus Democracy Challenge.
“We are honored to receive this national recognition for our nonpartisan work in civic engagement,” said Bob Frigo, assistant dean of campus life and director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life. “With each passing year, we become a more politically engaged university where our students are prepared to become the next generation of informed leaders who will help strengthen communities and shape our democracy.”
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement.
“This recognition is a testament to Elon’s emphasis on nonpartisan democratic engagement. This work is truly a team effort and speaks to our incredible partners both on and off campus,” Andrew Moffa, assistant director of Kernodle Center for Civic Life said. “We look forward to continuing our focus on developing strong civic leaders and active citizens.”
The recognition highlights institutions that are taking intentional, nonpartisan steps to strengthen democratic engagement through civic learning, political engagement and student voter participation. Elon’s action plan, co-authored by Frigo and Moffa, outlines key goals, such as hosting local elected officials on campus and expanding voter registration drives to reach the entire campus community.
Elon also received recognition in 2024 and is among 129 colleges and universities to receive the distinction this year.