Awards & Recognitions

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.

Four second-year law students competed in the Hassell National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition at Regent University’s School of Law.

The American College Personnel Association honored Jon Dooley, vice president for Student Life and associate professor of education, for his support and guidance throughout Jonathan McElderry’s presidency.

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.

Elon University has released its President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the fall semester.

The university was recognized this month by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the American Council on Education, for its commitment to community and civic engagement.

Baker’s work will draw on her extensive experience supporting ePortfolios in teacher education, particularly through her role as edTPA coordinator for Elon’s teacher preparation programs. 

Through a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship, the Elon junior traveled to Costa Rica to investigate illegal hammerhead shark fishing and the enforcement gaps threatening the endangered species.

An upcoming book by Associate Professor of Sport Management David Bockino was recently featured by the New York Times as one of the nonfiction books "everyone will be talking about in 2026."

Nearly 200 students are recognized for their work with the community during fall 2025.