Cultural Programs

The event is free but tickets are required.

Inspiring students to lead today rather than wait for tomorrow, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed a sold-out crowd at Queens University of Charlotte’s signature Learning Society event.

Maze has dedicated her career to providing books to disadvantaged communities

Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.

Abdurraqib's memoir "There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension" was chosen as the 2026-27 Common Reading.

New York Times columnist and bestselling author David Brooks spoke to a sold-out crowd in Alumni Gym for Fall Convocation on Sept. 25, part of Family Weekend and the Elon University Speaker Series.

A bestselling author and longtime New York Times columnist, David Brooks is a leading observer of American culture, politics and civic life.

Several influential figures will visit Elon and Queens in 2026-27 as part of two speaker series that each year bring distinguished thought leaders to both campuses.

The university hopes to reschedule the event at a later date. 

A lineup of nationally recognized public intellectuals, military heroes, sports figures and activists will share their stories with campus audiences in a series exploring "Bold Leadership."