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The A.J. Fletcher Foundation renews ties with Elon to champion first-generation success
June 19, 2025
The A.J. Fletcher Foundation made a meaningful investment in Elon’s First-Generation services, now led by their former fellow, Kenneth Brown Jr. ’19.
Communications students recognized in Commencement season celebrations
May 27, 2025
Celebrations such as the First-Generation Stole Ceremony, Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight, Donning of the Kente, and Lavender Graduation highlighted the achievements of students who embraced, and were embraced by, communities of support throughout their college experience.
With record participation, Elon first-generation stole ceremony honors resilience and community
May 22, 2025
Elon University celebrated over 60 first-generation students, the largest to date, during an inspiring stole ceremony on May 21 that highlighted the strength, support and achievement of the first-gen community.
Phoenix Five: Special graduation edition
May 19, 2025
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers a special graduation edition message to help the Class of 2025 stay informed and prepare for senior week.
First-Phoenix LLC sweeps Residence Life Awards in its inaugural year
May 15, 2025
At this year’s Residence Life Awards, First-Phoenix LLC emerged as a leading force of excellence, sweeping several top honors.
First-Gen Odyssey Program scholar finds her voice
April 7, 2025
A TikTok comment enabled Yadira Fernandez Delgado ’25 to earn an internship at Dream Studio DTLA, allowing her to complement her business education with hands-on creative practice.
Elon’s First-Generation Student Support Services highlighted by Inside Higher Ed
November 20, 2024
In an article focused on connecting first-generation students and faculty members, Inside Higher Ed highlighted the work of Elon's First-Generation Student Support Services.
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 uses her ‘power to change’ as a first-generation student at Elon
November 7, 2024
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 did not even know about college when she was growing up. Now a scholar in the Odyssey Program and president of the Latinx-Hispanic Union, she is becoming her definition of what it means to be “first gen.”
Oscar Miranda Tapia ‘17 fosters connections for the Latinx/Hispanic community
October 14, 2024
Miranda Tapia '17 prides himself on being able to make a space when there is none for the Latinx/Hispanic community.
Phoenix Five: Oct. 13
October 14, 2024
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.