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Elon community mourns the death of Professor of Performing Arts Fred Rubeck

Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book sent the following message to the university community on Wednesday, May 6.

Slattery Center courtyard to honor President Connie Ledoux Book

Inspired by Book’s service to Elon, Trustee Kerrii Brown Anderson ’79 has made a $500,000 gift to name the gathering space at the university’s future health and wellness hub.

Commencement 2026: Kaitlyn Lewis ’26 advances through Alamance-Elon education pipeline

Lewis’s path to and through Elon has included three primary scholarship programs within the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education: Alamance Scholars, NC Teaching Fellows and, post-graduation, Teach for Alamance.

Elon University Speaker Series welcomes authors, athletes and advocates to campus in 2026-27

A lineup of nationally recognized public intellectuals, military heroes, sports figures and activists will share their stories with campus audiences in a series exploring "Bold Leadership."

Elon students and faculty extend multifaith engagement to the community

Elon's commitment to multifaith engagement is reflected in the work its students do in the community, from teaching ESL courses at a local mosque to making food for a community church.

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School of Communications celebrates student achievement and leadership

At its annual awards celebration on May 7 in Turner Theatre, the School of Communications recognized outstanding student accomplishments, presented its Outstanding Senior Awards, and honored this year’s Kappa Tau Alpha honor society inductees.
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Student opportunities grow as Elon-Queens merger takes shape

Queens and Elon University are strengthening student opportunities through a merged academic calendar, a priority pathway for Queens undergrads to Elon Law, and participation in the first cohort of the Deliberative Citizenship Network.
2026 Distinguished Awards Winners

Five alumni honored at the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Five alumni shared notes of gratitude, appreciation and respect for the university, as they received the highest accolades conferred by the Office of Alumni Engagement at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony.
Jonathan Weaver ‘26

Commencement 2026: Jonathan Weaver ’26 found dream career path through Elon involvement

Jonathan Weaver ’26 came to Elon intending to go into finance, but through exploration and faculty mentorship, the graduating senior is now headed to dental school at The Ohio State University.
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Amanda McGee ’26 featured in Burlington Times-News for community health campaign focused on Alamance County

The Elon senior's project was recently featured in a profile by the Burlington Times-News

Amanda Sturgill and Karen Lindsey weigh in on Greensboro police social media controversy in The Assembly

School of Communications faculty Amanda Sturgill and Karen Lindsey were recently quoted in an article in The Assembly about the Greensboro Police Department's social media presence.

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A woman smiles while wearing boxing gloves and posing beside a hanging punching bag in a studio setting.

A Fighting Chance

Danielle Martinelli-Taylor ’12 combines boxing with mental health techniques to help clients process trauma.

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Elon University ranked #1 in the nation for study abroad

Elon University has once again been recognized by the Institute of International Education for the highest percentage rate of study abroad participation in the nation.

Internships

Roommates learn together at the Family Justice Center during Human Service Studies internship

Izzy Greenstein ’26 and Ruby Radis ’26 gained experience serving the Alamance County community while deepening their commitment to social justice and resilience.

Research

Elon holds largest-ever Spring Undergraduate Research Forum

The signature campus event provides an opportunity for Elon students to showcase their undergraduate research, one of the five Elon Experiences.

Leadership

Elon Law announces 2026 Student Bar Association and Honor Council leaders

Law students elected representatives to oversee student life opportunities at Elon Law's full-time program in Greensboro and, for the first time, the part-time Flex Program in Charlotte.

Service

Elon students and faculty extend multifaith engagement to the community

Elon's commitment to multifaith engagement is reflected in the work its students do in the community, from teaching ESL courses at a local mosque to making food for a community church.