Faculty & Staff

Elon University celebrated over 60 first-generation students, the largest to date, during an inspiring stole ceremony on May 21 that highlighted the strength, support and achievement of the first-gen community.

This initiative exemplifies Elon’s dedication to inclusive excellence and the ongoing pursuit of equitable teaching practices that support all learners.

Elon faculty demonstrated AI teaching innovations at the May 9 AI Pedagogy Challenge. Five projects won. Event launched the AI Toolbox, a new website for ethical and responsible AI tools in education.

As faculty fellow for technology, Eric Bauer is using one-on-one faculty interviews to surface real teaching needs and help bridge the gap between academic experience and campus technology strategy.

The Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding students, faculty and staff whose work has significantly advanced global engagement across Elon University.

The 2025 Behavioral Health Convening was held at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Brian Mathews, who describes libraries as spaces “where knowledge meets possibility,” begins his new role in August and will focus on growing a campus hub of human-centered innovation that “sparks imagination and invites students, faculty, and staff to work together.”

At this year’s Residence Life Awards, First-Phoenix LLC emerged as a leading force of excellence, sweeping several top honors.

Hosted by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center, the May 9 program inside Alumni Gym recognized seniors and employees who have contributed their talents, knowledge and service toward building an inclusive university community for all people.

The board-certified family medicine physician will lead Student Health Services and the Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Clinic, in partnership with Cone Health, to support student and employee well-being through clinical care and medical oversight.