Global Engagement

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.

Three Elon faculty members presented research at the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences Conference in Morocco, demonstrating how these approaches foster cultural humility, student empowerment, and global citizenship.

Nearly 100 students, faculty, staff and refugee families gathered for the Global Gratitude Dinner to share food, stories and perspectives through dialogue activities and cultural exchange.

Elon University has once again been recognized by the Institute of International Education for the highest percentage rate of study abroad participation in the nation.

Sandra A. Darfour-Oduro, assistant professor of public health, attended the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo held in Washington, DC.

Vandermaas-Peeler presented at the virtual AAC&U Global Learning conference

Nursing Professors Jeanmarie Koonts and Cyra Kussman presented their work on growing the next generation of culturally competent nursing students through transcultural experiences and experiential learning.

Elon University’s Summer Business Institute is a 10-week Charlotte-based program that allows students to earn a Business Administration minor through AI-integrated coursework and professional experiences, with applications open now and an Early Decision deadline of December 15.

Jessica Gisclair has been appointed the next associate dean of global education within the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC), effective January 2026.