Articles by Keren Rivas
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Kopynec Family Scholarship recipients announced
October 6, 2026
Faculty Spotlight: Tracey Thurnes, EdD, MPAS, PA-C
October 5, 2026
Tracey Thurnes, a founding faculty member in Elon’s Physician Assistant Studies program, has spent 14 years advancing PA education through teaching, mentoring, program leadership and national service.
Preceptor Spotlight: Lance McGhee, PA-C
October 5, 2026
Meet Lance McGhee ’16G’16, a PA in orthopaedics at Kernodle Clinic who has returned to Elon as a preceptor and instructor for future physician assistants.
Growing the future of Elon PA
October 5, 2026
Elon’s Physician Assistant Studies program reflects on a year of growth, including its largest incoming class to date, and shares updates on the faculty, clinical partners and preceptors helping prepare the next generation of PAs.
‘Este logro no es solo mío’: Honoring the communities behind graduates
May 21, 2026
The annual ¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight celebration highlighted the families, mentors and communities that supported students who celebrate Latinx and Hispanic cultures, traditions and experiences throughout their Elon journeys.
Sowing Sustainability
August 1, 2025
Red Hawk Farm’s partnership with Elon Dining connects local food to campus tables while advancing the university’s sustainability vision.
‘Este momento es nuestro:’ Honoring Latinx/Hispanic graduates and their journeys
May 23, 2025
The graduating students reflected on identity, resilience and community at “¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight” celebration.
Emerging leaders celebrated at the 2025 Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Awards
May 7, 2025
Elon University celebrated ten remarkable young alumni whose bold leadership, service and creative impact embody the university’s mission and inspire the next generation.
Elon honors alumni for service, leadership and lifelong impact
May 7, 2025
The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards brought together members of the Elon community to honor four alumni whose lives exemplify the university’s values of leadership, global citizenship, service and lifelong connection.
2024 President’s Report showcases innovation, teaching excellence
March 27, 2025
This year's report underlines the university's efforts to redefine student success through bold initiatives, excellence in teaching and a commitment to shaping the future of education.