University Advancement

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.

As he begins his career in artificial intelligence and data at Ernst & Young in New York City, Emmanuel Omari ’26 will bring his leadership experiences, academic achievements and commitment to civic engagement at Queens to a term on the university’s governing board.

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

The longtime friend of Elon University and Elon Phoenix Athletics passed away June 27 after a long illness.

Registration for Summer Welcome Events is now open for all incoming parents and students. Event locations span across the country for the Class of 2030 families to meet one another as well as current Elon parents and students.

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.

Live, cohort-based Elon NEXT program emphasizes hands-on, ethical AI learning with immediate impact.

Eric Sklut P’14 and Amy Muntner P’24 will bring their knowledge and professional experience as community and philanthropic leaders to their roles on the university’s governing board.

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.