Human Services

The human service studies major will deliver the "Message of Appreciation" during Elon University's 136th Commencement ceremonies on May 22 in Schar Center.

The Department of Human Service Studies celebrated the Class of 2026 and their internship supervisors at the annual Recognition Banquet on April 30 in the LaRose Student Commons.

Elon University recognized five members of its community for excellence in teaching, scholarship, civic engagement and mentoring.

The Periclean Scholars Program inducted 16 rising sophomores into its 22nd cohort as students begin a three-year journey focused on ethical community engagement, global partnership, and food sovereignty.

Haleigh Cephus ’26 invites the Elon campus community and community members to gather on campus for a day of discussions focused on identity development, mental wellness and life beyond sport performance.

Human Service Studies students awarded a $2,000 grant to Burlington Homes to create a wellness space for senior residents, applying program design and grant-writing skills to address community needs.

Following a year and a half collaborative process that involved faculty from across the college, the new statement was shared at the college’s recent spring faculty meeting.

Barnett founded the Buried Alive Project, which attempts to dismantle life without parole sentences, and Girls Embracing Mothers, an organization that empowers girls with mothers behind bars.

Professor Cynthia Fair in the Departments of Public Health and Human Service Studies teaches a class that helps students better understand childbirth, including the language, mechanics and cultural beliefs around human reproduction.

Izzy Greenstein ’26 and Ruby Radis ’26 gained experience serving the Alamance County community while deepening their commitment to social justice and resilience.