Awards & Recognitions

With projects rooted in storytelling, sustainability and community, two communication design majors earned honors in the 2025 Graphis New Talent Annual, showcasing their creativity on a global stage.

Among the evening’s award recipients were Brynja Burton ’25, named Major of the Year, and Will Ferris ’25, who earned the James P. Drummond Service Award.

Sarah Jenkins received the scholarship while in Elon’s intensive 16-month ABSN program with a unique journey into the field of nursing

Several students were recognized by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life for their commitment to community engagement and service.

Competing in only their second appearance in the CAA title match, the Phoenix delivered a resilient and composed performance to secure the historic win.

At its annual awards ceremony in LaRose Digital Theatre on April 24, the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business celebrated graduating seniors, standout sophomores, and dedicated faculty and staff for excellence in academics, leadership, teaching, scholarship and service across every discipline.

Ten faculty members presented research, moderated panels, and contributed to important conversations, while a quartet of students discussed their award-winning work.

MGT 4300 seminar students have earned an industry certification from the Project Management Institute.

In an April 23 ceremony where students were challenged to “own the outcome” of their actions, President Connie Ledoux Book bestowed the Elon University Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership on a former chair of the Board of Trustees renowned for his people-first business philosophy.

A team of Elon University students oversaw the Broadcast Education Association’s Best of Festival Awards Ceremony, managing all aspects of the live event’s production. The experience gave students a high-profile opportunity to apply their skills, collaborate as a team, and gain real-world industry exposure.