Civic Engagement

Elon’s civic engagement efforts during the 2026 midterm election season include voter registration, educational programs, Election Day resources and opportunities for dialogue before and after the election.

A new report by the Elon University Poll finds that political identities receiving the greatest public attention represent a smaller share of the electorate than the broader identities that unite many North Carolinians.

The School of Law’s Pro Bono Board worked with local attorney and alumna Abigail Seymour L’17 to provide a powers of attorney clinic for vulnerable families through FaithAction International in Greensboro.

Many respondents in a new national survey say the United States is not living up to its founding ideals, that political divisions will worsen, and the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed in modern democracy.

Queens and Elon University are strengthening student opportunities through a merged academic calendar, a priority pathway for Queens undergrads to Elon Law, and participation in the first cohort of the Deliberative Citizenship Network.

A March reception for faculty, staff and community partners in the concourse of the Koury Athletic Center featured remarks by campus leaders including Elon University President Connie Book.

The Elon community gathered on March 10 to hear Elon professors offer information, education and opinions on the US-Iran conflict.

The university was recognized this month by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the American Council on Education, for its commitment to community and civic engagement.

Megan DeMarco ‘26 is the recipient of an award recognizing outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Engagement, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to preparing students for civic and social responsibility.

The Elon graduate spent Nov. 10 connecting with students in classrooms, over lunch, and during an evening discussion in Turner Theatre.