Student Experience

The annual awards ceremony held on April 30, 2026, honored students and staff who exemplify leadership, academic excellence and service across a wide range of campus and community initiatives.

The annual ceremony recognized students, organizations and campus partners for their contributions throughout the academic year, including thousands of service hours and achievements across the student experience.

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.

Queens and Elon University are strengthening student opportunities through a merged academic calendar, a priority pathway for Queens undergrads to Elon Law, and participation in the first cohort of the Deliberative Citizenship Network.

Hutchinson is researching how reovirus — short for respiratory enteric orphan virus, a usually common virus — could be used to target and kill cancer cells while at the same time sparing the healthy tissue.

Guider's project originated when his mentor, Assistant Professor of Statistics Andre Waschka, approached him with an opportunity tied to NFL kicker Joshua Karty, a kicker for the Arizona Cardinal

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

Students were recognized for their contributions to leadership, service, scholarship and community impact during the annual celebration, which also introduced new awards and honored the legacy of Janice Ratliff.

The student-run public relations and advertising agency captured gold and silver honors at the American Advertising Awards, with a bold “Summer Shrimp Boil” promotional postcard leading the way.

Jonathan Weaver ’26 came to Elon intending to go into finance, but through exploration and faculty mentorship, the graduating senior is now headed to dental school at The Ohio State University.