Global Engagement

Eleven Elon seniors and alumni have been named semifinalists for The Fulbright U.S. Student Program: the largest educational exchange program in the world that offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 2,000 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.

During the Winter Term study abroad opportunity, students had the unique experience of meeting the president of Cyprus and president of the European Union Commission.

Elon nursing students visited a pediatric hospital in Puerto Rico as part of a Winter Term course in the U.S. territory.

Faculty, staff, students and educational developers from Elon, Warwick, Leeds and partner universities will explore critical questions in higher education through a six-session virtual collaboration beginning in February.

Through a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship, the Elon junior traveled to Costa Rica to investigate illegal hammerhead shark fishing and the enforcement gaps threatening the endangered species.

Take a look back at Elon University's achievements with a selection of 25 photos from 2025.

Six fall Study USA Charlotte students were awarded funds for the Elon University Queen City Internship Grant.

A rescheduling due to rain didn't stop the Elon community from coming together with 'many lights on one night,' for the annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries.

Professor Federico Pous' Spanish 4500 Innovation/Social Protest Theatre Class transformed Carlton Commons into a stage. Students collaborated to create a script that addressed a current social issue, which they brought to life in two public performances.

The workshop focused on strengthening study abroad opportunities for U.S. students in the Philippines and was part of Fulbright Philippines’ ongoing efforts to expand educational exchange and institutional partnerships.