Human Services

Megan DeMarco ‘26 is the recipient of an award recognizing outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Engagement, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to preparing students for civic and social responsibility.

An Oct. 10 awards ceremony hosted by Elon College, the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, recognized the professional achievements of three distinguished university graduates.

The five annual awards celebrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, service-leadership, mentorship and staff in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences.

In her new role on the university’s Senior Staff, the current chair of the Department of Human Service Studies will help establish more formal policies, procedures, and practices to support the creation and growth of graduate programs at Elon University.

Elon University Assistant Professor Jessica Navarro and developmental theorist Jonathan Tudge co-authored a new book offering fresh insight and practical tools into one of the most influential theories of human development.

Bryan ’07 and Liz Padgette ’06, Katie Sherborne P’27, and Grant P’27 and Angie Dorfman P’27 contributed more than $300,000 collectively to the new home for holistic health and well-being initiatives. Their gifts will also create scholarships for students.

Professors Jessica Navarro and Tony Reyes worked with students to design, test and launch a collection of hands-on activity kits aimed at supporting community-based learning

Elon University recognized four members of the Elon community for their excellence in teaching, scholarship, civic engagement and mentoring.

Power + Place Collaborative finds strength in preserving community history.

Through a new partnership, the Human Services Studies students worked alongside local families, running a camp-style activity center for children on their school holidays.