Isabella Cannon Global Education Center

Capital Connections, a new Study USA program, is open to rising juniors and seniors who will live and learn in Washington, D.C., with opportunities to join Semiquincentennial celebrations when the United States of America turns 250.

Elon University has once again been recognized by the Institute of International Education for the highest percentage rate of study abroad participation in the nation.

Elon University’s Summer Business Institute is a 10-week Charlotte-based program that allows students to earn a Business Administration minor through AI-integrated coursework and professional experiences, with applications open now and an Early Decision deadline of December 15.

Jessica Gisclair has been appointed the next associate dean of global education within the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center (GEC), effective January 2026.

Students participating in the fall Study USA Charlotte program have had a semester packed with professional development opportunities and place-based learning experiences.

Driven by a lifelong love of sports, Shaan Gandhi ’27 has turned passion into purpose through hands-on learning at Elon. With support from the Queen City Internship Grant, he gained real-world experience with the ACC while growing his sports business, SAG Autographs, and learning from mentors who inspire him to lead with drive and adaptability.

Inspired by the 2008 financial crisis, Noah Biggers ’26 is pursuing a dual degree in accounting through the Odyssey Program to ensure ethical accountability in the corporate world.

Human rights advocate and leader of the Xinka Indigenous people from Guatemala, Sheny Lemus, along with other activists, visited Elon as part of a North Carolina tour hosted by US-based organizations Witness for Peace Southeast, the Iximché Media, and the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.

Elon Business Fellow Emilie Orendorff ’26 is empowering women in the male-dominated finance field through mentorship, confidence and leadership as president of Elon’s Women in Finance.

Through a new partnership with Pistoia Basket, a top professional basketball organization in Italy, and the Accademia Europea di Firenze, Elon students will explore the intersection of sport, culture and education.