Human Services

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.

The university was recognized this month by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the American Council on Education, for its commitment to community and civic engagement.

Jasmine Walker ’25 grew up in Alamance County and now, through Elon’s Year of Service Fellows Program, she’s getting the opportunity to give back and learn from her community.

Watts-Thompson Professor of Public Health Cynthia Fair meets students where they are, embracing their authentic selves while guiding them toward their fullest potential with compassion and curiosity.