Awards & Recognitions

President Book will be honored at a premier gala celebration on Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m.

The distinction follows an application process that considered curriculum structure, facilities, hardware resources, faculty qualifications and examples of student work.

Members of the Blue Ribbon Commission were jointly appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.

The student-run news organization earned national recognition at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Conference in San Francisco. The honors highlight the strength of Elon’s student journalism across print, broadcast, digital and design categories.

The National Jurist gave Elon Law an “A” in its “Justice & Opportunity” ratings, listing the school in its inaugural honor roll for student access, persistence and professional support. Elon Law is the only law school in North Carolina listed by the influential legal journal.

President Connie Ledoux Book announced new promotions and tenure for Elon University faculty who included Patricia Perkins, Rosa Newman and Srikanth Reddy at Elon Law.

The 2026 award bestowed by She Built This City reflects Book’s leadership in higher education and a commitment to support for working families.

Student media staff members from around North Carolina attended professional development sessions, many of which were led by Elon faculty and staff.

Scott Leighty ’09, assistant dean for development and alumni relations at Elon Law, and Blaire McClanahan L’14, managing partner at the Law Offices of Cheryl David in Greensboro, are recognized for their contributions to Greensboro and the Triad.

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.