Alumni

Drawing on a childhood shaped by constant change, Arron Jones-Williams ’13 turned his optimism and drive into a business devoted to giving rescue dogs a second chance. Through Rescue Treats, he continues the spirit of leadership, compassion and connection he first discovered at Elon.

Eleven Elon seniors and alumni have been named semifinalists for The Fulbright U.S. Student Program: the largest educational exchange program in the world that offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 2,000 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.

The recent Elon graduate is moving closer to her goal of becoming a physical therapist, learning more about the healthcare industry while giving back to the Alamance County community in the Elon Year of Service Fellows program.

What began as a television pilot has become the debut novel for Elon alumna Rachel Taff, exploring the nuances and impact of true crime obsession.

The Elon graduate has been recognized nationally for her deeply reported multimedia feature, “The Autistic Experience at Elon University,” which centers the voices of autistic and neurodiverse students.

Mikesh, an ensemble member and understudy in the Broadway production of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," joins President Connie Ledoux Book to share his unexpected path from spring break to the stage and the Elon community that supported his leap.

Rippy, a dedicated community member and physician, was known for his work throughout Alamance County to improve the health and well-being of people regardless of circumstances.

The Elon alum says the technical training he gained at the university was vital, but connecting with the Elon community in New York City has made his transition to a musical theatre career even better.

Kenneth Francoeur '12 is currently in the cast of the National Tour of Les Misérables. Several Elon students and Polly Cornelius, associate teaching professor of music, went backstage and met the cast and crew at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, North Carolina

Jasmine Walker ’25 grew up in Alamance County and now, through Elon’s Year of Service Fellows Program, she’s getting the opportunity to give back and learn from her community.