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The Washington Center Sets School of Record Partnership with Elon University
April 5, 2021
The agreement enables students from non-affiliated schools to receive academic credit from Elon for completing TWC’s Academic Internship Program

Elon to create new group in support of Asian-identifying students
March 29, 2021
As the university prepares to celebrate Asian heritage in April, a new effort is underway involving students, faculty and staff.

LD Russell addresses American Association of Study Abroad Programs
March 22, 2021
Russell's invited talk was offered via Zoom and was titled, "Study Abroad: A Gateway to Empathy and Equity."

Lumen Scholar Kevin Scott ’21 takes personal approach to cancer research
March 5, 2021
Biochemistry major Kevin Scott ’21, under the mentorship of Associate Professor of Biology Yuko Miyamoto, is studying the molecular relationship between a high-salt diet and HER2-positive gastric cancer as part of his Lumen Prize research.

For Courtney McKelvey ’18, Fulbright Program built upon Elon experience, supported career path
March 4, 2021
Elon was recently recognized as a top producer of Fulbright students, and McKelvey is among the scores of Elon alumni who have taught English or conducted research abroad through the program.

Denise Hill elected board chair of Diversity Action Alliance
February 25, 2021
The associate professor of strategic communications, with more than 30 years of professional experience in the corporate communications and public relations industry, will help lead the cross-industry coalition committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the communications field.

Celebrating Elon’s role in 60 years of Peace Corps service
February 25, 2021
The Peace Corps, in commemoration of its 60th anniversary, will host a virtual panel discussion at Elon focused on the value of international service.

Progress report on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
February 23, 2021
Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Randy Williams provides this update on work taking place in the Elon community
Vandermaas-Peeler co-facilitated workshop on mentoring undergraduate research in global contexts at the WISE conference
February 17, 2021
With colleagues at AAC&U and Purdue University, Vandermaas-Peeler co-facilitated a workshop on mentoring undergraduate research in global contexts at the WISE conference sponsored by Wake Forest University.

Elon Doctor of Physical Therapy students co-design Global Learning Opportunities 2.0
February 10, 2021
Paula DiBiasio, associate professor in physical therapy and GLO program coordinator, and Danielle Lake, director of design thinking and associate professor, are partnering with Doctor of Physical Therapy program students and Global Learning Opportunities (GLO) program alumni to co-design the future of GLO. DiBiasio envisions a more flexible program that positively impacts healthcare disparities by promoting students’ development of skills related to engaging with difference sensitively and equitably.