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Alumni in Action: Darris Means ’05 shapes student success through meaningful connections
December 14, 2022
Means is currently an associate professor at University of Pittsburgh's School of Education and has a goal to build networks that focus on addressing racial, class, spatial inequities and injustices in education.
Elon Academy holds final Saturday Program of the year
December 12, 2022
The Elon Academy celebrates the successes of 2022 and looks forward to continued success in 2023.
First-generation faculty share motivation behind helping current first-gen students navigate college life
November 11, 2022
Faculty members Brandon Sheridan, Lee Bush and Ilyssa Salomon share their experiences as first-generation college graduates and how to they serve as mentors for current first-generation students finding their way.
Elon faculty, staff panel discuss support and access for first-generation college students
November 9, 2022
Tuesday, Nov. 8 is National First Generation College Celebration and a panel of faculty and staff spoke about their own experiences as first-generation college graduates and the resources available for current first-generation students at Elon.
Travella Free, Center for Access and Success awarded NCICU grant for mentoring program
September 29, 2022
The $5,000 grant from the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) will fund the iBELONG Male Mentor Program, which will be housed in the Center for Access and Success.
Support from Dave and Jen Porter P’11 P’19 sends Odyssey Program students to Boston
August 15, 2022
Elon University Board of Trustees Chair Dave Porter and Jen Porter P’11 P’19 generously sponsored a visit for 15 students who expanded their professional contacts, toured major organizations in the area and connected with Boston-based alumni.
Travella Free named executive director of the Center for Access and Success
June 29, 2022
Free comes to Elon from Kentucky State University where she has served as the 4-H State program leader, 4-H specialist and director of the Rosenwald 4-H Youth Development Center for the past five years.
A half-century of help: Pell Grant program turns 50
June 23, 2022
The federal financial aid program has helped millions of low-income students gain access to higher education with many seeing their lives immeasurably altered by obtaining a college degree.
A Will to Lead: Estate gift from Elon Trustee Ed Moriarty and Jill Moriarty P’15 P’18 to endow Odyssey Program scholarships
June 17, 2022
Increasing access to an Elon education inspired the Moriartys to join A Will to Lead, a special initiative of the Elon LEADS Campaign to encourage donors to make gifts to the university through their estate.
Elon Academy celebrates return of summer residential experience with ice cream social
June 15, 2022
Sixty-six Elon Academy scholars gathered at Scott Plaza on Tuesday, June 14, as they begin their summer residential program.