Elon Alumni

Though driven apart by the global COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Class of 2020 came together online on Friday, May 22, with their friends, families and Elon faculty and staff to celebrate all they have accomplished during the past four years and receive their degrees.

During an online ceremony, these six new Elon alumni formalized their participation in service-year programs offered by Elon in partnership with local organizations. Six fellows who have completed their year of service were also recognized.

A firefighter with the Philadelphia Fire Department, the history major responds to direst medical emergencies in COVID-19 pandemic.

Through the Students First Fund, the Elon community has a new way to support students who have been affected by the economic impact of COVID-19.

McGregor, who retired from teaching full-time at Elon in 2011, taught accounting in the undergraduate and MBA programs for 21 years.

Clare Grant ’23 and Abby Gibbs ’21 were honored by the journalism organization for their photography and writing.

Tracey Helton Lewis '93 P'10, Drew Houlihan '01, and Associate Professor of Education Scott Morrison spoke with President Connie Ledoux Book as part of a video series highlighting alumni working on the front lines of the pandemic.

The New York City nurse discusses caring for patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Elon alumna and her boyfriend, Bryan Kaplan, have created a community through flag sales as the U.S. adheres to stay-at-home orders and social distancing.

Colleen Penhall ’98, chief communications officer for UNC Charlotte, and her husband, Brent Penhall ’98, a family medicine physician for Novant Health, discuss crisis management within their respective fields and how COVID-19 has brought their professional lives together.