Human Services

Reyes was named a 2023-24 Community-Based Research Scholar.

The senior faculty fellow in Human Service Studies will serve a three-year term.

Diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare degenerative disease, Avery serves as an ambassador for others with the illness while also pursuing her passions through nonprofit work with the NFL Foundation. 

Ten individuals nominated by their colleagues were recipients of five annual awards recognizing contributions to teaching, mentoring, scholarship and service.

A partnership between Elon, the African American Cultural Arts and History Center and the Mayco Bigelow Center, this year’s work will focus on telling stories around faith traditions and moral leaders in Alamance County.

Founded in 2020, he Power and Place Collaborative is a partnership between Elon, the African American Cultural Arts and History Center and the Mayco Bigelow Center and strives to preserve and present stories from and about the people, places and moments of Alamance County’s Black communities.

Through a two-year fellows program, the six 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.

March 24, 2023 learners from the accelerated bachelor's in nursing (ABSN), physical therapy (PT), and physician assistant (PA) programs gathered to hear the story of a local caregiver, problem-solve from their professional perspective, and role play essential conversations for caregivers of special needs children.

The strategic communications graduate spoke to seniors about preparing for life after Elon, sharing highlights from her book, "Coming of Age: Our Journey into Adulthood."

The Power and Place Collaborative invites the Elon community to two Building Bridges community events this fall on Nov. 9 and Dec. 3.