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2022 President's Report

Message from President Book

An Innovative Culture

A message from President Connie Ledoux Book

The Innovators

New Heights of Problem Solving

Aided by her Elon faculty mentors, Madison George ’23 has designed the first women’s-specific pole vaulting shoe.

A Convergence of Knowledge

Amy Overman (psychology) and Steve Friedland (law) collaborate on neuroscience research to improve legal teaching methods.

Tiny Houses, Big Ideas

Robert Charest is working to create the first learning community of tiny houses and a model of sustainability.

Finding Power in the Collective

Associate Professor of Human Service Studies Vanessa Drew-Branch advances diversity, equity and inclusion principles.

Teaching Paradigm Re-imagined

Nermin Vehabovic is redefining how teacher candidates teach — and learn from — diverse learners.

Leading Innovation

Elon’s hands-on learning led Kasie Coccaro ’06 down a path toward developing unique technologies at National Geographic.

Risk Rewarded

Danielle Deavens ’16 and Doug Spencer ’16 harnessed lessons learned at Elon to launch a niche business with a deeper purpose.

Innovation in Action

How faculty, staff and students are fostering intellectual curiosity through engaged learning.

  • Year in ReviewHighlights of the innovative work happening on campus
  • Boldly Elon: Our Vision for 2030A summary of the innovative goals that have been accomplished so far
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  • Elon University
  • 2022 President's Report Home
  • Message from President Book
  • The Innovators
  • Madison George
  • Amy Overman & Steve Friedland
  • Robert Charest
  • Vanessa Drew-Branch
  • Nermin Vehabovic
  • Kasie Coccaro
  • Danielle Deavens & Doug Spencer
  • Innovation in Action
  • Year in Review
  • Boldly Elon: Our Vision for 2030
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