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David Gergen, presidential adviser, principled leader and founding chair of Elon Law advisory board, dies at 83

Committed to public service, political engagement and civil rights, Gergen was instrumental in moving Elon University forward and establishing the School of Law.

Lila Snodgrass ’26 twists a knot of math and dance for Lumen Prize research

The Lumen Scholar is connecting her interests in dance and math by studying the danceability of a knot.

Curious, Connected, Committed

Victory Moore ’25 is turning ambition into action, using Elon’s resources to pursue cancer research and her dream of launching a lab.

Grace Rasmussen ’26 takes the classroom outside in SURE research

The elementary education major is completing two surveys involving progressive education and garden-based education, hoping to shed light on the connections between the two.

Odyssey Program opens ‘golden doors’ to success for program alumni

Odyssey Program alumni Dinora Guadarrama Flores ‘21 and Yousaf Khan ‘20 reflect on how the support of the Odyssey Program assisted them in their post-graduate journeys.

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Jonathan Perry L'10 in a gray suit and tie. He is wearing glasses and has his arms crossed, smiling at the camera.

NCBA honors Legal Aid’s Jonathan Perry L’10 for Hurricane Helene assistance

Elon Law alumnus Jonathan Perry, Western Region manager for Legal Aid of North Carolina and managing attorney at Legal Aid’s Foothills Office in Morganton, received the North Carolina Bar Association’s Greenblatt Outstanding Lawyer Award at its annual meeting June 25-28.
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Emerging Journalists Program empowers future storytellers

During a 12-day immersive journalism workshop at Elon University, 18 high school students explored reporting, storytelling, and media production while gaining firsthand experience in the communications industry.
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Elon Accelerated Pathways program puts passion on the fast track

Elon’s Accelerated Pathways program allows students to complete their undergraduate studies in three and a half years, and then have the option for an early start in two graduate programs.
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Take 5 with Elly Dirks

Elly Dirks ’19 was part of the Elon Dance Team’s first national championship finals. Now, as head coach, she’s leading its most successful era, with a 2022 national title in hip-hop and back-to-back runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024.
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Jo Bogart ’26 reimagines the classics from the city in which they were born

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.

Elon Law community sets new records in philanthropy and alumni engagement

Support for scholarships and experiential learning grew significantly in 2024-25, with alumni participation hitting all-time highs.

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Wellness redefined

Elon’s visionary HealthEU Center will be a hub for holistic well-being on campus.

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Jo Bogart ’26 reimagines the classics from the city in which they were born

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.

Internships

Cristy Mariné ’25 finds her people, place and five internships at Elon

To celebrate Elon’s 135th Commencement on May 23, Today at Elon is highlighting several graduating seniors who have made the most of their Elon experience.

Research

Lila Snodgrass ’26 twists a knot of math and dance for Lumen Prize research

The Lumen Scholar is connecting her interests in dance and math by studying the danceability of a knot.

Leadership

Business Fellows craft U.S. market plan in Prague

Twenty two senior Business Fellows traveled to Prague, pitching Czech voice tech firm Phonexia on a U.S. market entry strategy.

Service

Elon University students connect with Housed Working and Health through facility tour and culinary competition

During the visit, the students toured HWH’s facilities and learned about the organization’s mission to provide job training and supportive services to individuals overcoming homelessness and other life challenges.