Sixty-six Elon Academy scholars gathered at Scott Plaza on Tuesday, June 14, as they begin their summer residential program.

John Pickett took over as director of the Elon Academy on June 1 following Terry Tomasek, who will continue as a full-time faculty member at Elon.

Eighteen students in the Xi cohort of the Elon Academy were celebrated at Lakeside Upstairs on Tuesday, May 10.

A modified two-week program offered these Alamance-Burlington School System high school students the opportunity to participate in academic seminars, gain insights into the college application process and offer each other support.

The Odyssey Scholarship Program offers opportunities for students like Jewel Tillman ’21 to become leaders on campus and after graduation. Growing the number of scholarships to produce graduates the world needs is the top priority of the Elon LEADS campaign.

The Elon Academy partners with Student U Durham and the Emily K Center to host a virtual roundtable event for local college access and success professionals.

The Elon Academy celebrated its 12th cohort, the Nu Class, during a celebration with family and supporters at Lakeside Hall on Thursday night.

Elon University's college access and success program held an orientation day on May 1 for the newly accepted scholars and families

These four awards recognize members of the Elon community for excellence in teaching, scholarship, civic engagement and mentoring.

Elon is among 31 schools who have been asked to participate in the initiative after demonstrating a commitment to advancing the outcomes of first-generation students.