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Elon dedicates bench in memory of staff member Jennifer Fish
September 6, 2024
Elon students, faculty, staff, and family members of Jennifer Fish, gathered on Friday, Sept. 6 to dedicate a bench in her memory. Fish passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2024.
Estate gift from Nancy Turner Watson ’66 adds $1.5 million to Elon Academy endowment
August 29, 2024
Proceeds from Watson’s gift will strengthen the renowned college access and success program that has transformed the lives of thousands of local high school students with high financial need, including those with no family history of attending college.
Class of 2028, Elon’s most diverse yet, arrives to campus
August 23, 2024
More than 1,600 first year students and over 70 transfer students arrived to Elon University on Aug. 23 excited for new experiences in their new home.
Seven Elon faculty members awarded endowed professorships
August 21, 2024
Seven Elon University faculty members were honored with endowed professorships during the Opening Day ceremony on Monday, Aug. 19. Each faculty member was recognized for their passion in their field, commitment to students and service to the university.
Three awarded the Elon Medallion, the university’s highest honor
August 19, 2024
Elon President Connie Ledoux Book presented the medallion to three longtime leaders at the university in academics, athletics and community engagement during an event marking the start of a new academic year. The university also recognized three named professorships during the event.
Alonzo Cee ’18 G’20 champions diversity and inclusion on Sesame Street
August 12, 2024
From Elon to Sesame Street Workshop, Cee has pursued a career of purpose and passion.
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 celebrates student, faculty and staff contributions to global education
June 27, 2024
Four recipients recognized for promoting global learning at Elon with the second annual awarding of the Dean's Excellence Awards.
Elon shapes the education career of superintendent Andrew Houlihan ’01
June 24, 2024
Andrew Houlihan’s ’01's journey to superintendent of Union County Public Schools all started with a visit to Elon University.
Beyond the Classroom: Community asset mapping in teacher preparation
June 19, 2024
Faculty and two alumni in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education recently published their research in the Action in Teacher Education journal. The research focuses on the impact of a course-based community asset mapping project on undergraduate students' capacity for identifying and understanding assets within communities surrounding specific schools.