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An Elon University associate professor of mathematics Hwayeon Ryu joined more than 290 mathematicians on Capitol Hill on Jan. 8, 2026, to advocate for sustained federal investment in mathematical sciences education and research, highlighting how federal support promotes undergraduate research, expands access to STEM pathways and strengthens the U.S. STEM workforce.

Students and faculty at the Elon Mathematics Department attended and presented at the Joint Mathematics Meetings on January 4-7, 2026, in Washington DC.

In October, Kirsten Carrier, assistant dean of campus life and director of residence life and Lucy Sneader, graduate apprentice for the Global Neighborhood, presented at the North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO) conference in Greensboro, hosted by NC A&T.

While Braetan Peters ‘26 was enjoying the scenery during a Grand Canyon rafting trip, she was missing the comfort of her cell phone. Now, she’s turning that experience into her Elon College Fellows research, studying the connections people have with their devices.

Drawing on in-depth interviews with 22 adoptive caregivers, the research highlights that, while HIV is now a manageable medical condition thanks to effective antiretroviral treatment, families often grapple with significant psychological and social challenges.

A Class of 2026 Lumen Scholar, Bogart is taking her classical studies research abroad and then bringing it back to Elon for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.

The Brockman-Campbell Book Award is one of North Carolina’s most prestigious poetry honors, recognizing outstanding book-length poetry collections by North Carolina state residents.

Three members of the class of 2025 and one member of the class of 2020 have been selected for the prestigious program that offers opportunities to teach English, conduct research, or attend graduate school in more than 140 countries.

The campus community recently gathered at Loy Farm to dedicate a home in honor of Gloria Kaso ’25, whose friendship with Trustee John Replogle and wife Kristin Replogle P’18 helped inspire the couple’s $100,000 gift in support of Elon University's new sustainable living-learning neighborhood.

Associate Chaplain for Catholic Life Father Peter Tremblay gave his reaction to the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope in history.