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Commencement 2026: MaryKate Hart ’26 leaving a family legacy at Elon
May 19, 2026
Elon has become a family tradition for the Hart family. MaryKate will be the fourth and final Hart sister to graduate from the university, and the third in environmental sciences.
Elon’s new Clinical Mental Health Counseling program achieves Criteria C status
May 18, 2026
This approval confirms that the program’s curriculum includes the academic coursework and supervised clinical training necessary for graduates to pursue the educational requirements associated with the Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) pathway in North Carolina.
Elon University to host 136th Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 22
May 18, 2026
Graduates will be honored through two ceremonies in Schar Center on May 22.
Elon wins CAA Outdoor Track & Field championship
May 18, 2026
The Elon women's track & field team extended its run of dominance in the Coastal Athletic Association on Saturday, winning its second consecutive CAA Outdoor Championship – and fifth in six seasons – at the Robertson Track & Field Complex.
Students place in creative nonfiction writing contest hosted by the Creative Writing program
May 18, 2026
Catherine Smith ’26 placed first in the Frederick Hartmann Creative Writing Contest sponsored by the Department of English Creative Writing program.
Elon’s Division of Student Life celebrates year of impact and achievement during annual year-end celebration
May 15, 2026
The annual celebration recognized staff achievements, service milestones and the collective commitment of Student Life professionals throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.
Undergraduate research opens unexpected doors for Lucy McAfee ’26
May 15, 2026
The exercise science and sport management double major recently served as lead author on a research publication in the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, capping an undergraduate experience shaped by mentorship, curiosity and an increasing passion for research.
Ruby Radis ’26 to focus on the ‘magic of Elon’ in 136th Commencement Message of Appreciation
May 15, 2026
The human service studies major will deliver the "Message of Appreciation" during Elon University's 136th Commencement ceremonies on May 22 in Schar Center.
At Elon, a little something extra leads to a new venture
May 15, 2026
After a trip to Ecuador, two Elon University students, Bernardo Vargas-Lopez and Juan Daniel Chiriboga, began building YAPA, a plant-based energy drink shaped by friendship, curiosity and mentorship.
Human Service Studies honors graduating seniors and internship supervisors at annual banquet
May 14, 2026
The Department of Human Service Studies celebrated the Class of 2026 and their internship supervisors at the annual Recognition Banquet on April 30 in the LaRose Student Commons.