Elon Academy

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.

The 22 students of the Elon Academy's 14th cohort came to campus for a two-day orientation that replaced the program's typical summer enrichment program.

Longtime Elon supporters Bob and Barbara Byrd are including Elon in their estate plans to support the Department of Music, Elon Academy and the “It Takes a Village” Project.

Twenty-two freshmen from Alamance County high schools have been selected to join the 14th class of the college access and success program.

Amy and Rob Heinrich P’22 of Grayslake, Illinois, create life-changing opportunities for ‘tough and tenacious’ students in the Odyssey Program. Their gift is counted toward the Elon LEADS Campaign.

Students in the Elon Academy, the university's college access and success program for academically promising high school students, spent Tuesday afternoon learning about career opportunities from local professionals. 

The June 17 gathering provided the opportunity for Elon faculty and staff to talk with members of the newest cohort, the Xi Class, as well as other Elon Academy scholars who will be on campus through mid-July. 

Friends, family and supporters gathered with members of Elon Academy's Lambda Class to applaud their achievements and cheer them on as they prepare to start college this fall.