Academics & Research

Seven Elon University students and two faculty mentors represented the Department of Sport Management at the 2026 Applied Sport Management Association Conference in Philadelphia, presenting original research alongside peers from leading programs across the country.

Dulio Sorel di Donato ’27 was inspired by a mythology course during his freshman year to double major in a field of study that explores the languages, history, culture and legacy of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Abstracts on diverse topics such as sports, neurology, education, geriatrics, leadership & innovation, and orthopaedics were accepted for presentation, with 13 out of the 17 presentations having Elon DPT students as the lead authors/presenters.

Center for Design Thinking Director Danielle Lake and Design Thinking Catalyst Anya Bratić facilitate an AI workshop at a faculty development program in India

Bryan Baker and Alex Luchsinger received national recognition for creative projects spanning social media, promotional video and documentary film.

Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, joined Jack Ryan P’17, owner and principal at Jack Ryan Advisory and chair of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business Board of Advisors, in LaRose Digital Theatre on Feb. 19 for a Lessons from Leaders conversation on leadership and building the “future of flight.”

Dave Parker, Dave Gammon, Jen Uno and Jessica Merricks developed the case study to help students re-trace ancient human migration patterns using genetic evidence.

The professor of biology and environmental studies received the Distinguished Scholar award, Elon’s leading faculty research award, in Spring 2025.

The longtime faculty member in the Department of Mathematics will spend the 2026-27 academic year researching the way math has been used to drive storytelling – and how stories then spark the curiosity of readers who want to learn more about math concepts.

Sand can sing, whistle, squeak and bark when stepped on.