Elon Academy

The senior from Burlington, North Carolina, will become the first Elon student to graduate after completing three signature programs designed to increase access to higher education.

During its annual President’s Reception on May 7, the Elon Academy recognized the class of Rho scholars who will be graduating from high school this spring.

The Elon Academy has existed for nearly 20 years and now a new team is working to invigorate the college access and success program’s legacy of helping students reach their full potential.

Elle Collins currently guides the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program at the University of Florida and will join Elon University in April as executive director of a campus office that helps students from all backgrounds thrive in higher education.

Miranda Tapia '17 prides himself on being able to make a space when there is none for the Latinx/Hispanic community.

Proceeds from Watson’s gift will strengthen the renowned college access and success program that has transformed the lives of thousands of local high school students with high financial need, including those with no family history of attending college.

Elon Academy, Elon University's college access and success program, hosted an Orientation Day on May 11th for the newly accepted scholars and families.

Sixteen students in Elon Academy's Pi cohort were celebrated on Wednesday, May 8, as they prepare to graduate from high school and pursue new educational opportunities.

The academy's Sigma cohort is one of three that is spending the next three weeks on Elon's campus for courses and college preparation sessions.

Twenty-one students in the Omicron Elon Academy cohort were celebrated on Tuesday, May 9.