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24 from 2024: Scenes from the past year at Elon University

Take a look back at Elon University's achievements with a selection of 24 photos from 2024.

Beloved mentor and law review editor wins top Elon Law leadership award

Ashley Joines L’24 received the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism at Commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 where she was lauded for doing “everything in her power to help all those around her.”

Father and son alumni challenge graduates: leave the profession ‘better than you found it’

Elon University conferred nearly 100 degrees from the School of Health Sciences on Dec. 13 in Alumni Gym.

Haya Ajjan named dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business 

An accomplished scholar and college administrator with more than a decade of service to Elon will begin her leadership of the university’s nationally recognized business school starting June 1, 2025

Top Army lawyer to Elon Law grads: ‘Believe in yourself’

The Hon. Carrie F. Ricci, General Counsel of the United States Army, delivered a Commencement address to the Elon University School of Law Class of 2024 in which she emphasized the importance of personal relationships, working hard, and kindness.

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Rachel Mikolay ’23 on NCAA football field.

From setbacks to success: Elon alumna Rachel Mikolay’s journey to the College Football Playoff

The cinema and television arts graduate serves as the playoff’s Tom Mickle Communications and Social Media Intern, supporting the creation and execution of a year-round social media strategy that emphasizes its brand and voice.
Two women place a kente on a man

Elon honors winter graduates with affinity celebrations

Elon University held Lavender Graduation, ¡Celebremos! and Donning of the Kente, on Dec. 12 for winter graduates in the School of Law and School of Health Sciences.
Matt Troy

Matt Troy named Elon volleyball head coach

Troy ranks among the top 10 winningest coaches by win percentage in NCAA Division III history, as well as ranking in the top 10 among active winningest coaches by win percentage at that level.
A photo illustration for the fall 2024 Elon Journal.

School of Communications publishes fall 2024 issue of research journal

The Elon Journal celebrates its 30th publication, highlighting nine student researchers exploring technology, identity and communication across digital and social landscapes.
Pate McMichael

Pate McMichael speaks with The Charlotte Observer about public records laws

McMichael, director of the North Carolina Open Government Coalition and instructor of communications at Elon University, offered perspective on the state of open records laws in North Carolina.
Two people pose for photo. Woman on the right holds a trophy

Rhonda Belton recognized as distinguished service award recipient by Little Pink Houses of Hope

Rhonda Belton, associate director of institutional research for Elon University, was a guest at an atypical December Academic Affairs Advisory Council meeting that took a pleasant turn she was not expecting.

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An exterior rendering of the HealthEU Center, which is slated to open in 2026.

Wellness redefined

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

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Study Abroad

Elon sees record number of students study abroad, exceeding Boldly Elon goal

Elon’s increase in the number of students studying abroad is a sign of the university’s continued commitment to 100% access to global education, one of the five Elon Experiences.

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Elon students share their Big Apple experiences

Elon University students Ashlyn Neugeboren ‘25, Ryan Logan ‘25, and Julianne O'Keefe ‘25 spent their summer interning in the fast-paced setting of New York City.

Research

Gift to Elon's Art Collections brings Chinese porcelain exhibit to Lindner Hall

A student-curated exhibit of Chinese porcelain given to Elon University’s Art Collection by Robert and Christi Bryden opened in Lindner Hall’s Inman Reading Room and will be on permanent display there.

Leadership

Beloved mentor and law review editor wins top Elon Law leadership award

Ashley Joines L’24 received the David Gergen Award for Leadership & Professionalism at Commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 where she was lauded for doing “everything in her power to help all those around her.”

Service

‘A calling for service:’ Students and faculty help with Helene recovery efforts

Elon students and faculty have been using their free time to help with relief efforts in western North Carolina.