Philanthropy

Every gift, every volunteer and every connection helped shape an extraordinary year at Elon. Explore the 2025–26 Impact Report to see how the generosity of our community is creating opportunities for students and building a stronger future for the university.

Alumni, parents and friends are invited to an Evening for Elon Sept. 2, 2026, at the National Portrait Gallery

Record donor participation, leadership-level giving and a new endowed scholarship highlight sustained momentum at Elon Law.

Elon alumnus Aidan Steinbach ’23 has made a $2 million estate gift to endow a scholarship honoring his late mother.

A $1 million endowment gift from President Emeritus J. Fred Young and Phyllis Young will bring the North Carolina Symphony and other premier ensembles to Elon, beginning in the fall.

In addition to supporting Elon’s future health and wellness hub, the gift from Trustee Bob Chandler and Amy Chandler will provide funding to make global experiences possible for student-athletes.

Hyemin Im ’27 didn't know Elon University existed until a friend suggested she take a tour. It was the promise of hands-on experience that drew her in, and a life-changing scholarship that made her stay.

Inspired by Book’s service to Elon, Trustee Kerrii Brown Anderson ’79 has made a $500,000 gift to name the gathering space at the university’s future health and wellness hub.

Identical twins Liam and Julien Dupas brought their Atlanta-rooted passion for filmmaking to Elon University, where scholarships, mentorship, and hands-on programs helped them launch a production company, earn festival recognition, and land real-world industry experience.

Family and friends of the late Allison Keill have joined together to endow a scholarship in her name that will provide students with life-changing global engagement opportunities.