Global Engagement

The sport management major is leading a global initiative to build accessible turf soccer fields in underserved communities, with the latest project underway in northern Argentina. Inspired by a childhood trip and fueled by study abroad experiences, his mission blends a love of soccer with a drive to create lasting social impact.

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.

Jill McSweeney, assistant director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, speaks as keynote at the Best Practices in Teaching and Learning Conference (BPTL) in the United Arab Emirates, sharing the magic of Elon as number one in undergraduate teaching.

A celebration of refugee support and interfaith collaboration honors over 50 ESL students and a year of cross-cultural learning.

This year, Yom HaShoah begins at sunset on Wednesday, April 23 and continues through sunset on Thursday, April 24.

The special issue that Karunanayake co-guest edited with Maryse Jayasuriya, professor of English at Saint Louis University, features 12 articles and two interviews on Sri Lankan literary and cultural work.

Elon LA’s “Alumni Wisdom Session” is held every semester, and features a rotating group of accomplished LA-based alumni who share their advice, perspectives and experiences with current semester students.

A new memorandum of understanding between Elon University and the University of Madras will foster exchange for faculty and students and support global learning.

Students interested in learning more about the spring 2026 Los Angeles program are encouraged to attend a virtual information session on April 23 or May 5.

The director and associate director of Project Pericles at Elon University shared an analysis of relationships between study abroad participation and institutional Pell Grant recipient data.