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Amanda Willingham ’21 named to AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Students program
January 21, 2021
The Elon senior was one of 50 students nationwide selected to participate in the American Advertising Federation’s virtual program. For four days in late January, the nation’s top multicultural college seniors will work, network and build their personal brand with the help from advertising, marketing and media professionals.

Javik Blake ’23 awarded Broadcast Education Association scholarship
January 21, 2021
The sophomore sports broadcaster was one of three recipients of the Abe Voron Scholarship, presented to students pursuing a career in radio.

Alex Lewis ’16 reflects on Adweek’s Hottest Content Marketer award
January 20, 2021
The Elon alumnus is a social media specialist for Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a fast-growing ice cream company based in Columbus, Ohio.

Boaz Avraham-Katz to participate in Hillel International’s Masterclass: Israel fellowship
January 20, 2021
Avraham-Katz will bring innovative approaches to Israel education back to campus.

‘Strong Scholars’ in School of Education receive Hattie M. Strong scholarship
January 19, 2021
Four students in the School of Education's teacher education program have been selected as 'Strong Scholars' and will receive a scholarship from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation.

Madeline Attianese ‘22, Gillian Kick ’22 awarded Leadership Prize grants for community research
January 19, 2021
The $7,500 Leadership Prize supports sustained, mentored and community-based research projects undertaken by Elon undergraduates.

47 students join Sigma Iota Epsilon
January 19, 2021
Elon’s chapter of the honor organization virtually initiated new members this past fall.

Elena Kennedy honored for ‘Social Entrepreneurship Excellence in Teaching’
January 13, 2021
The Doherty Emerging Professor of Entrepreneurial Leadership received the Social Entrepreneurship SIG Award for Excellence in Teaching from the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Prudence Layne receives Teagle Foundation grant
January 13, 2021
The innovative program supported by the grant will immerse students from underserved populations in the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy and culminate in an annual symposium for the public showcasing their work.

Alex Luchsinger’s documentary ‘First Chances’ to screen online Jan. 14
January 12, 2021
The Harlem International Film Festival and Columbia University’s Zuckerman Neuroscience Institute will host a free screening of the 25-minute film that highlights Timothy Jackson, a formerly incarcerated California gang member turned successful entrepreneur. The film delves into Jackson’s journey after spending nearly nine years in prison.