Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Elon University is ranked among the Top 100 national universities and continues to stand out for excellence in undergraduate education, earning top marks for teaching and student experiences in the 2027 edition of the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.

Through an 18-year-long partnership with Rise Against Hunger, Elon Volunteers! works to fight food insecurity world wide with yearly event.

Elon’s civic engagement efforts during the 2026 midterm election season include voter registration, educational programs, Election Day resources and opportunities for dialogue before and after the election.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in this dialogue on Monday, September 28 at 4:30pm in Lakeside 212

All Elon students, staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the Kernodle Center for Civic Life’s monthly dialogue series.

Nineteen faculty members have been selected for four extended faculty development programs in community-based pedagogy

Planning Week, a collection of welcome events, orientations and workshops ahead of the 2026-27 academic year begins on Aug. 17 with Opening Day.

Launched in 2021, Campus Alamance connects Elon students with paid internships throughout Alamance County while helping build a pipeline of talent for local organizations.

During the past year, students contributed 88,084 hours of service, with more than 3,200 students participating in volunteer and community engagement efforts.

One-hundred and twenty students have been recognized for their work with the community during this past semester.