Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Students discovered meaningful lessons during the Fall Alternative Break trip to Charlotte, where they focused on urban housing and homelessness through hands-on service and reflection.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

Through her role at Impact Alamance and the success of the Active Alamance app, Nicole McGinty '23 exemplifies how the values of leadership, compassion, and a commitment to community well-being, nurtured at Elon extend far beyond graduation

The gift from Ilene and Andy Cantos P’25 will strengthen Jewish Life on campus by providing valuable funding for internships, student scholarships, facilities and programs.

Through the membership, students volunteer at least three times per semester and participate in the Institutes for Civic and Community Engagement, monthly gatherings designed to deepen understanding of local needs and build leadership skills.

The workshops bring students together to explore pressing social issues, learn about campus programs addressing those challenges and discover how to collaborate to make a greater impact.

"Talking Across Difference: An In-the-Moment Dialogue" allowed students, faculty and staff to engage in roundtable discussions around America, politics and polarization.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

Each fall, members of the Elon University community come together for the event to help fight food insecurity across the globe.

Led by Assistant Professor Lorraine Ahearn, a journalism class visited this week with Elon Mayor Emily Sharpe, engaging in a candid town hall conversation about leadership, politics and the challenges of local governance.