History and Geography

The Power+Place collaborative partners with two Elon courses to capture 10 new storyteller’s histories at CityGate Dream Center

Seven Elon University faculty members were honored with endowed professorships during the Opening Day ceremony on Monday, Aug. 19. Each faculty member was recognized for their passion in their field, commitment to students and service to the university.

Study USA launched its first summer program in Charlotte, comprised of Elon students interning with various organizations around the city while taking a class on Urban Design in Charlotte.

The article highlighting how the collaborative initiative is documenting and elevating stories from Alamance County communities was published in Liberal Education, the magazine of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

Accompanied by alumnus Jay Light ’12 and comedian Fahim Anwar, students in Assistant Professor Kai Swanson’s Elon Los Angeles course put their comedic chops to the test at The Nitecap, a popular venue for both up-and-coming and established comedians.

The projects and programs span disciplines and include opportunities for community engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and interaction with Elon alumni.

The history major and native of Greensboro, North Carolina, found an unexpected path at Elon, which led to the creation of his start-up, Found Focus.

Four members of the Class of 2024 and one member of the Class of 2023 have been selected for the prestigious program that offers opportunities for recent graduates in more than 140 countries. Five have been selected as alternates.

Through a two-year fellows program, the five students in this multidisciplinary cohort will undertake mentored undergraduate research projects, enroll in specialized coursework, and engage in community-based learning with diverse religious communities.

The university's top undergraduate research award comes with $20,000 to support and celebrate academic and creative achievements.