Community Engagement & Service

The university was recognized this month by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the American Council on Education, for its commitment to community and civic engagement.

Applications are now open for the next cohort of Elon Academy students, with faculty and staff invited to help expand access to the college access and success program.

Jasmine Walker ’25 grew up in Alamance County and now, through Elon’s Year of Service Fellows Program, she’s getting the opportunity to give back and learn from her community.

Nearly 200 students are recognized for their work with the community during fall 2025.

Scholars in the Elon Academy engaged in a winter service project for Alamance County Allied Churches, reflecting a renewed commitment to integrating community service and well-being into Elon Academy's programming.

How a student and a professor are partnering with a local neighborhood to help its community garden flourish

With the end of fall tutoring, It Takes a Village Project celebrated the semester by hosting a Book Bash for community members. With free books, crafts, and community resources, the event left families with access to materials and connections to support students learning beyond the classroom.

Years after graduating, Junie Vargas ’21 continues to carry the lessons she learned at Elon into her work with Charlotte Family Housing. By welcoming students into meaningful engagement, she shows how service creates lasting change for both volunteers and the communities they serve.

Power+Place 2025 Public Screening brings stories and food from Alamance County to over 200 community members, students, faculty and staff.

Elon Music Ambassadors Share Inspiring Program with Wilmington High Schools