The 2021 graduate from Charlotte, N.C., will serve a two-year term on the Elon University Board of Trustees.

The Department of Economics recognized Rasmussen for writing the best economics thesis of the year.

In this series, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences is shining the spotlight on distinguished members of the Class of 2021 from a wide array of disciplines.

Six members of the Class of 2021 participated in a signing ceremony at Lindner Amphitheatre to formalize their participation in the service-year program offered by Elon in partnership with local organizations. Six fellows who have completed their year of service were also recognized.

Rasmussen's research examines the motherhood wage penalty and if having a child is damaging to a woman's earning potential.

Madeline Attianese '22 and Gillian Kick '22 have been working to make an impact at Elon and surrounding communities through Leadership Prize research.

Gillian Kick '22 collaborated with English professor Heather Lindenman and Alamance-Burlington Schools' Early College program in a semester-long creative writing project. Seventeen students' works will be published this summer.

Human Service Studies Lecturer Sandra Reid is the 2021 faculty recipient of the annual award recognizing community service. Two seniors were also recognized with the award Thursday.

Elon University students and a staff member were recognized for their leadership with awards sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society.

On May 5 from 4 to 5:15 p.m., the Center for Design Thinking and the Center for Leadership are hosting Elon’s 2021 Design Thinking and Leadership Showcase. This year’s session features pedagogical innovations from across two 2021 interdisciplinary faculty learning communities, allowing participants to hear authentic stories of leadership and acquire learning strategies for individualized goals.