Center for Access and Success

Ava Rosen ’23 reshaped her future thanks to the Inman Family Odyssey Scholarship, which led her to Elon. Creating new scholarships to produce Graduates the World Needs is the top priority of the $250 million Elon LEADS campaign.

The university was selected for the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort and will receive professional development, community-building experiences, research and other resources.

Together, the Elon community raised over $3.4 million from 5,609 gifts and unlocked numerous opportunities for Elon students and the community.

The innovative program supported by the grant will immerse students from underserved populations in the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy and culminate in an annual symposium for the public showcasing their work.

The innovative program will immerse students from underserved populations in the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy and culminate in an annual symposium for the public showcasing their work.

Sam Martin ’24 found his career path through the Gail H. LaRose Odyssey Scholarship and Teaching Fellows Scholarship. Scholarships to produce Graduates the World Needs is the top priority of the $250 million Elon LEADS campaign.

For Samuel Ramirez ’24, Students First removed a burden on his family during the COVID-19 pandemic. The special fundraising effort was created as part of the Elon LEADS Campaign to help new and returning students continue their education at Elon.

The grant will be used to raise awareness and celebrate the accomplishments of first-generation college students, faculty and staff.

Anthony Abraham Jack, author of “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students,” joined the Elon community for a virtual discussion about obstacles facing first-generation college students nationwide.

The Center for Access and Success honored Elon's first-generation college students and the community that supports them in a special awards gala on Thursday night.