Odyssey Program

The vice president of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Elon University's first and only Asian-interest sorority, describes her values and approach to cultural representation during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

The senior from Burlington, North Carolina, will become the first Elon student to graduate after completing three signature programs designed to increase access to higher education.

As a first-generation college student and multifaith intern at Elon, Lizeth Torres-Tomas '27 shares how intentional conversations, cultural celebrations and identity exploration have helped her build community and enhance her sense of purpose and well-being.

Braxton Mayhew first landed an internship at Ally, a global communications and marketing firm, but the opportunity has now transformed into a part-time role for the Elon student.

A TikTok comment enabled Yadira Fernandez Delgado ’25 to earn an internship at Dream Studio DTLA, allowing her to complement her business education with hands-on creative practice.

From the Black Student Union to the Student Government Association, several Elon University student leaders recently shared reflections on the Division of Inclusive Excellence’s framework for making campus a welcoming place for all people.

Elle Collins currently guides the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program at the University of Florida and will join Elon University in April as executive director of a campus office that helps students from all backgrounds thrive in higher education.

Alumna Kara Cowdrick ’10 delights in watching former student Alexis Rodriguez-Soriano ’28 join the Elon community.

Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 did not even know about college when she was growing up. Now a scholar in the Odyssey Program and president of the Latinx-Hispanic Union, she is becoming her definition of what it means to be “first gen.”

First-Generation Student Support Services announces the 2024 First-Generation Celebration theme and events.