Elon Alumni

John and Catherine Somers ’14 found love and more during their time at Elon.

Paula DiBiasio, associate professor in physical therapy and GLO program coordinator, and Danielle Lake, director of design thinking and associate professor, are partnering with Doctor of Physical Therapy program students and Global Learning Opportunities (GLO) program alumni to co-design the future of GLO. DiBiasio envisions a more flexible program that positively impacts healthcare disparities by promoting students’ development of skills related to engaging with difference sensitively and equitably.

Despite her initial hesitancy to work in politics, the Elon alumna and former multimedia journalist has found the right position for her skillset and faith, as well as a politician and message she believes in.

Watts is Elon’s first alum to be nominated for a Tony Award, receiving praise for his breakout performance as Ike Turner in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.”

Speakers representing the NBA, NFL, MLB, ACC and Minor League Baseball discussed their experiences in the sports industry and highlighted the value of a diverse work force.

After watching an episode of “Roswell, New Mexico” she directed, Raimist spoke to students on Jan. 18 regarding her work in television, how she got her start, and what it is like to direct during a pandemic.

Mark your calendars: Elon Day, the university’s annual day of giving, will take place on Tuesday, March 2.

With many internships and jobs turning to the virtual space, navigating work online is a new challenge for students and recent graduates. The senior associate director of career services spoke to students about how to make the best of internships during the pandemic.

The Elon alumnus is a social media specialist for Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a fast-growing ice cream company based in Columbus, Ohio.

The executive director of Elon News Network will participate in a national reporting project this summer focused on poverty during the pandemic, joining student journalists from across the country.