Awards & Recognitions

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.

The university's top undergraduate research award comes with $20,000 to support and celebrate academic and creative achievements.

Carpenter was honored with the award during the American Educational Research Association conference in April in Los Angeles, California.

Students and graduates from Elon University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University and other partnering North Carolina Teaching Fellow institutions gathered in Alumni Gym to celebrate their seniors, network and enjoy dinner with their mentors and classmates.

Gary Grumbach ’16 will receive the Elon Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award for his distinguished career as a Legal Affairs Reporter at NBC News. His impressive journey began at Elon University, where he honed his skills at Elon Local News before making his mark in the fast-paced world of journalism.

During a study abroad program in Prague, Alex McCollum ’27 produced a short film as part of an intensive, hands-on filmmaking experience. The project has since gained traction on the festival circuit, earning multiple honors and nominations.