Academics & Research

Professor Cynthia Fair in the Departments of Public Health and Human Service Studies teaches a class that helps students better understand childbirth, including the language, mechanics and cultural beliefs around human reproduction.

Planning is underway for a transition to Canvas during the 2026–27 academic year, guided by a deliberate approach focused on training and support needs for the campus community.

The 2026 North Carolina Campus Engagement PACE conference was hosted by Elon University on Feb. 11.

The Elon alumnus has been named coordinating producer for Elon Sports Vision, where he will oversee student crews and strengthen mentorship and professional development within the program.

The director of the Elon College Fellows offered praise for the quality and passion of the hundreds of high school seniors she met during an annual event for admitted students in contention for Elon University’s signature academic programs.

Jsaela Barrow L’26, Jennifer Carbajal L’26, Tarrah Casey L’26, Adriana Hernandez Ordonez L’25, and Elyanna Smith L’26 join Associate Professor Chrystal Clodomir in enhancing teaching, learning and community at Elon Law.

Through her teaching, scholarship and leadership in equity initiatives, the assistant professor of dance is expanding the visibility of traditional West African dance at Elon and using technology, including artificial intelligence, to make the art form more accessible.

Jonathan Reckford, CEO at Habitat for Humanity International, joined Elon students, faculty and families in LaRose Digital Theatre on Feb. 6 for a conversation on leadership, values and business as a force for good.

The professor of biology will share his research journey, scholarship experiences and the lessons he learned from them that helped his academic growth at Elon.

The Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life advances Elon University's multifaith work through education, care and dialogue. Recent scholarly and creative work by three of the university's chaplains extend this impact beyond campus, enriching spiritual life on campus while fostering broader engagement.