Academics & Research

Associate Teaching Professor Ketevan Kupatadze delivered a keynote address at the Latin SoTL Conference in Costa Rica, emphasizing that global conversations about teaching and learning are incomplete without robust Latin American participation.

Working under Chief Judge Albert Diaz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Ivey Schofield L’25 sharpened her legal research and writing skills through intensive, real-world appellate work that mirrors her future career.

The 2025 Sport Management Internship Forum, held Sept. 29 in Turner Theatre, brought together Elon students to share their summer experiences with organizations across the sport industry, from NBC Universal to the New York Islanders.

Elon University’s student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management has been recognized by the world’s largest association for human resource professionals, earning a 2024-25 Superior Merit Award for the third year.

Elon University's Director of Design Thinking Danielle Lake supports International Day of Peace via a keynote address and design thinking workshop for international changemakers.

Elon junior Ethan Wu worked alongside School of Communications faculty members Amanda Sturgill and Randy Piland in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of a production team documenting one of the world’s most prestigious programming competitions.

Kesgin’s research builds upon his 2023 article and explains what Pacific Island countries’ (PICs) political leaders believe about world politics in general and climate change specifically.

From investigating illegal shark fishing in Costa Rica to mentoring scholars in the Odyssey Program and celebrating Hispanic heritage, Lilliana Molina ’27 is making her Elon journey one of impact and connection.

The new course, offered by Associate Teaching Professor of Communication Design Randy Piland, blends hands-on projects and flight simulations with discussions about ethics, privacy and the broader impact of drone use.

Assistant Professor of Nursing Lori Hubbard served as conference planning chairperson for the 2025 29th Annual Perinatal Partnership Conference held Sept. 7-9. Undergraduate research students and Nursing Fellows Julia Ricker and Gabi Carlson presented at the poster session during the conference.