Performing Arts

Through her teaching, scholarship and leadership in equity initiatives, the assistant professor of dance is expanding the visibility of traditional West African dance at Elon and using technology, including artificial intelligence, to make the art form more accessible.

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

Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.

Eleven Elon seniors and alumni have been named semifinalists for The Fulbright U.S. Student Program: the largest educational exchange program in the world that offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 2,000 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.

The Elon alum says the technical training he gained at the university was vital, but connecting with the Elon community in New York City has made his transition to a musical theatre career even better.

Students in the Department of Performing Arts collaborate with the Elon University Gender & LGBTQIA Center for the annual fundraiser on Jan. 14.

Kenneth Francoeur '12 is currently in the cast of the National Tour of Les Misérables. Several Elon students and Polly Cornelius, associate teaching professor of music, went backstage and met the cast and crew at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, North Carolina

University Magazine has ranked Elon University as one of the 'best high-tech college campuses.' The data-informed ranking highlights universities setting the standard for high-tech education in 2026.

"Dance Chronicle," a leading journal in dance studies, recently invited Keshia Gee to contribute a book review based on her scholarly expertise in West African dance and history.

Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.