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Advocate for first-generation students to lead Center for Access & Success
March 11, 2025
Elle Collins currently guides the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program at the University of Florida and will join Elon University in April as executive director of a campus office that helps students from all backgrounds thrive in higher education.
Elon’s First-Generation Student Support Services highlighted by Inside Higher Ed
November 20, 2024
In an article focused on connecting first-generation students and faculty members, Inside Higher Ed highlighted the work of Elon's First-Generation Student Support Services.
The ripple effects of teaching and mentoring
November 18, 2024
Alumna Kara Cowdrick ’10 delights in watching former student Alexis Rodriguez-Soriano ’28 join the Elon community.
Elon Innovation Grants seek to create ‘culture of curiosity’
November 7, 2024
The Elon Innovation Council is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 Innovation grants, an opportunity for Elon students, faculty and staff to think creatively about issues relevant to the university.
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 uses her ‘power to change’ as a first-generation student at Elon
November 7, 2024
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 did not even know about college when she was growing up. Now a scholar in the Odyssey Program and president of the Latinx-Hispanic Union, she is becoming her definition of what it means to be “first gen.”
Elon Freedom Scholars plan civic initiatives for Alamance County
October 28, 2024
The Elon Freedom Scholars is one of several university college access programs, launched in 2022. This year, the program welcomed its third and largest cohort.
Oscar Miranda Tapia ‘17 fosters connections for the Latinx/Hispanic community
October 14, 2024
Miranda Tapia '17 prides himself on being able to make a space when there is none for the Latinx/Hispanic community.
Phoenix Five: Oct. 13
October 14, 2024
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
Elon University shares stories for annual first-generation celebration
October 7, 2024
First-Generation Student Support Services announces the 2024 First-Generation Celebration theme and events.
Start Early in Medicine program takes STEM to Alamance-Burlington School System students
October 3, 2024
Nearly three dozen local students participated in the two-week summer program organized by the Physician Assistant Studies program.