Philanthropy

Support for scholarships and experiential learning grew significantly in 2024-25, with alumni participation hitting all-time highs.

Bryan ’07 and Liz Padgette ’06, Katie Sherborne P’27, and Grant P’27 and Angie Dorfman P’27 contributed more than $300,000 collectively to the new home for holistic health and well-being initiatives. Their gifts will also create scholarships for students.

The campus community recently gathered at Loy Farm to dedicate a home in honor of Gloria Kaso ’25, whose friendship with Trustee John Replogle and wife Kristin Replogle P’18 helped inspire the couple’s $100,000 gift in support of Elon University's new sustainable living-learning neighborhood.

The senior from Burlington, North Carolina, will become the first Elon student to graduate after completing three signature programs designed to increase access to higher education.

The 2024-25 faculty and staff giving campaign at Elon University reflects a powerful spirit of generosity and shared purpose. At a celebration held May 8, university leaders honored this collective impact and the meaningful ways Elon employees give back to enrich the student experience.

"Evening for Elon" came to the Big Apple on April 30, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City. Guests came to hear updates on Elon’s campus and celebrate their shared connection to the Elon community.

On Thursday, March 6, donors gave a record 6,385 gifts – the most ever in Elon Day history.

Alumni, parents and friends are invited to an Evening for Elon on April 30 at Cipriani 42nd Street

What’s inspired maintenance mechanic Charlie Sherron to make Elon Law’s first cash gift on Elon Day for each of the past two years? There’s more than one answer.

Funding from the endowment will support the purchase of authentic, handwoven West African Kente cloth stoles that each student receives at the Donning of the Kente ceremony.