Student Experience

Let an important person know just how much they mean to you the week before Thanksgiving!

On Oct. 29, 2025, Elon University leaders reaffirmed an institutional commitment to holistic wellness by adopting principles designed to help students, faculty and staff thrive.

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

Driven by a lifelong love of sports, Shaan Gandhi ’27 has turned passion into purpose through hands-on learning at Elon. With support from the Queen City Internship Grant, he gained real-world experience with the ACC while growing his sports business, SAG Autographs, and learning from mentors who inspire him to lead with drive and adaptability.

The "High Rhymes & Misdemeanors" Poetry Slam united poets laureate, students and faculty from Elon Law’s Greensboro and Charlotte campuses in a celebration of creative expression marking the National Day on Writing.

Students discovered meaningful lessons during the Fall Alternative Break trip to Charlotte, where they focused on urban housing and homelessness through hands-on service and reflection.

The Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education will host a series of programs throughout November in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Dramaturgy offers history and context for "An American in Paris" cast, creative team and audiences

At Elon’s Charlotte campus, Skylar Cook '28 is turning classroom lessons into real-world impact. Between her internship with the ACC and her research partnership with the Sports Business Journal, she’s building the skills and connections to launch a career in women’s sports.

Inspired by the 2008 financial crisis, Noah Biggers ’26 is pursuing a dual degree in accounting through the Odyssey Program to ensure ethical accountability in the corporate world.