Awards & Recognitions

Graduates will be honored through two ceremonies in Schar Center on May 22.

Catherine Smith ’26 placed first in the Frederick Hartmann Creative Writing Contest sponsored by the Department of English Creative Writing program.

The annual celebration recognized staff achievements, service milestones and the collective commitment of Student Life professionals throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.

The human service studies major will deliver the "Message of Appreciation" during Elon University's 136th Commencement ceremonies on May 22 in Schar Center.

The Department of Human Service Studies celebrated the Class of 2026 and their internship supervisors at the annual Recognition Banquet on April 30 in the LaRose Student Commons.

Three members of the class of 2026 and two members of the class of 2025 have been selected for the prestigious program that offers opportunities to teach English, conduct research or attend graduate school in more than 140 countries. One member of the class of 2026 was selected as an alternate.

Elon University recognized five members of its community for excellence in teaching, scholarship, civic engagement and mentoring.

The Broadcast Education Association once again ranked Elon University among the nation’s top programs, marking the institution’s fifth consecutive year inside the top 10.

During its annual awards celebration, hosted May 7 in Turner Theatre, the school recognized the achievements and contributions of several faculty and staff members.

Elon University celebrated 10 remarkable alumni from the past decade who have achieved professional success, worked to better their communities and served as loyal alumni.