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Odyssey Program opens ‘golden doors’ to success for program alumni
July 9, 2025
Odyssey Program alumni Dinora Guadarrama Flores ‘21 and Yousaf Khan ‘20 reflect on how the support of the Odyssey Program assisted them in their post-graduate journeys.
The A.J. Fletcher Foundation renews ties with Elon to champion first-generation success
June 19, 2025
The A.J. Fletcher Foundation made a meaningful investment in Elon’s First-Generation services, now led by their former fellow, Kenneth Brown Jr. ’19.
With ice cream and music, Elon Academy scholars celebrate a return to campus
June 18, 2025
Seventy high schoolers will spend the next three weeks taking classes and building relationships through Elon University’s college access and success program for academically promising students in Alamance County with a financial need or no family history of college.
Communications students recognized in Commencement season celebrations
May 27, 2025
Celebrations such as the First-Generation Stole Ceremony, Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight, Donning of the Kente, and Lavender Graduation highlighted the achievements of students who embraced, and were embraced by, communities of support throughout their college experience.
With record participation, Elon first-generation stole ceremony honors resilience and community
May 22, 2025
Elon University celebrated over 60 first-generation students, the largest to date, during an inspiring stole ceremony on May 21 that highlighted the strength, support and achievement of the first-gen community.
A portrait of resilience: Jose Alex Reyes Arias ’25 concludes Elon education in historic fashion
May 20, 2025
The senior from Burlington, North Carolina, will become the first Elon student to graduate after completing three signature programs designed to increase access to higher education.
Phoenix Five: Special graduation edition
May 19, 2025
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers a special graduation edition message to help the Class of 2025 stay informed and prepare for senior week.
First-Phoenix LLC sweeps Residence Life Awards in its inaugural year
May 15, 2025
At this year’s Residence Life Awards, First-Phoenix LLC emerged as a leading force of excellence, sweeping several top honors.
Elon Academy celebrates Rho cohort, one of the largest in program history
May 9, 2025
During its annual President’s Reception on May 7, the Elon Academy recognized the class of Rho scholars who will be graduating from high school this spring.
Elon Academy welcomes new team as summer programs ramp up
May 5, 2025
The Elon Academy has existed for nearly 20 years and now a new team is working to invigorate the college access and success program’s legacy of helping students reach their full potential.