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Professor of Religious Studies Amy Allocco publishes new book on trends in Hindu ritual
October 13, 2025
The co-edited project includes contributions from 13 authors on changing practices in India and beyond. Amy Allocco also contributed a chapter to the collection and co-authored the book’s Introduction.
Amy Allocco elected treasurer and executive at the International Association for the History of Religions World Congress
September 3, 2025
In addition to being elected as Treasurer, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Multifaith Scholars Program Amy Allocco also presented research and chaired meetings at the 23rd Quinquennial World Congress in Kraków, Poland.
Elon undergraduates explore diverse topics (and the world) through SURE
July 28, 2025
Undergraduate students explored a variety of research topics during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience presentations on July 24.
Burlington Masjid hosts first ESL graduation in partnership with Elon University
May 8, 2025
A celebration of refugee support and interfaith collaboration honors over 50 ESL students and a year of cross-cultural learning.
Elon welcomes ninth class of Multifaith Scholars
April 21, 2025
Through a two-year fellows program, the five 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.
Elon students and faculty present research 2025 American Academy of Religion Southeast Regional Annual Meeting
March 26, 2025
This year's conference centered around the theme of “Transitions.” Student paper topics ranged from the comparison of Gen X and Gen Z views of religion to the evolution of sexual and Christian themes in vampire films.
Brian Pennington offers insights on multi-religious identity for Religious News Service article
July 30, 2024
The article by reporter Yonat Shimron focuses what the religious identify of Vice President Kamala Harris may say about the country's multi-faith makeup.
Elon students get personal with Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
July 29, 2024
Nearly 50 students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, a unique opportunity where the topics are diverse, along with the personal stories behind them.
Elon students and alumnae selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
May 13, 2024
Four members of the Class of 2024 and one member of the Class of 2023 have been selected for the prestigious program that offers opportunities for recent graduates in more than 140 countries. Five have been selected as alternates.
AAC&U publishes new report on Mentored Undergraduate Research in Global Contexts
April 22, 2024
A new report has been published by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) on Mentored Undergraduate Research in Global Contexts, or MUR-GC. The publication, co-edited by Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, details the integration of the high-impact practices of mentoring, undergraduate research, and global and intercultural learning.