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As the C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Speaker, Elon alumnus Clayton Collins ’07 returned to campus to share how strong relationships, clear goals and a willingness to take risks shaped his journey.

Elon alumnus Clayton Collins ’07, founder and CEO of a media and data company, will speak with the community on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Four Class of 2025 students turned a cluttered online-shopping headache into OneTap, a Chrome extension built with Elon University’s entrepreneurship resources and now headed for a full-time New York City launch.

Taylor Casey ’16 secured a $50K NC IDEA Seed Grant for Kahmino, her neighborhood-matching startup, with support from Elon mentors, fueling plans for nationwide expansion.

In an April 23 ceremony where students were challenged to “own the outcome” of their actions, President Connie Ledoux Book bestowed the Elon University Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership on a former chair of the Board of Trustees renowned for his people-first business philosophy.

The Maker Takeover returns on April 30, inviting all corners of the campus to experience hands-on expression, student innovation, and projects that turn big ideas into reality.

Ed Doherty, founder of Doherty Enterprises and Elon trustee, urged Innovation Scholars on April 3 to “wow every guest” and put people first for lasting franchise success.

From the Black Student Union to the Student Government Association, several Elon University student leaders recently shared reflections on the Division of Inclusive Excellence’s framework for making campus a welcoming place for all people.

Dave Porter P’11 P’19, owner and managing partner of one of Massachusetts’ oldest and largest financial planning firms, will receive the 2025 Elon University Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership in recognition of his contributions to the profession and his philanthropic philosophy of “doing well by doing good.”

Ryan Vet’s new book “Speak Goodr: Confessions of a Professional Speaker on Mastering Public Speaking and Getting Paid to Speak” blends humor and personal anecdotes to offer a fresh take on public speaking, drawing from his experiences as an international speaker.