Awards & Recognitions

The Historic Neighborhood at Elon University announced the winners of its 3rd Annual Primavera Poetry Contest during a public reading on April 28 at The Oak House

The associate professor of cinema and television arts will research and revise a new edition of his widely used multimedia textbook, exploring how artificial intelligence and mobile-first workflows are shaping digital storytelling education.

Associate Professors Suzan Wasik and Raychelle Lohmann will apply their knowledge from the University Psychedelic Education Program to Elon’s new Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program, launching in Fall 2026.

The program equips undergraduates with critical competencies across four essential areas: sector-specific training, foreign language proficiency, intercultural competence, and professional leadership development.

A team of School of Communications students oversaw the Broadcast Education Association’s Best of Festival Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas, managing all aspects of the live April 19 event. The experience paired high-level production work with the opportunity to meet renowned cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins.

The student-run news organization was recognized across multiple categories in the SPJ Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards, including seven first-place finishes.

Through a two-year fellows program, the six students in this multidisciplinary cohort will undertake mentored undergraduate research projects, enroll in specialized coursework and engage in community-based learning with diverse religious communities.

An annual awards program held on April 23, 2026 recognized the academic success of graduating seniors and the teaching, research and service of faculty and staff in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.

From student leader to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Nikki Sanz ’18 is changing the live event industry. After touring with music legends, she founded Giggs to modernize hiring for "gig" workers. Now an Elon Top 10 Under 10 award winner, Sanz is building a more inclusive professional community for the next generation.

An April 21 event commemorated three decades of global learning and preparing students with knowledge for cultural understanding and engagement.