This year's report underlines the university's efforts to redefine student success through bold initiatives, excellence in teaching and a commitment to shaping the future of education.
For the fourth consecutive year, Elon University has been named the nation’s leader in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report. That distinction sets the stage for the 2024 President’s Report, which offers a dynamic look at the institution’s continued excellence in undergraduate teaching and strategic initiatives.
The report offers a snapshot on Elon’s latest rankings and accomplishments from the past year through the lens of Boldly Elon and emphasizes how new academic programs and initiatives ensure students are equipped for evolving industries. In addition, it highlights eight faculty members who are engaging students in critical topics with real-world applications:
- Associate Professor of Chemistry Justin Clar: Turning the Tide on Toxins
- Assistant Professor of Public Health Yanica F. Faustin: Closing the Gap in Maternal Health
- Assistant Professor of Law Erin Fitzgerald: Reforming Juvenile Justice
- Assistant Professor of Education and the Dr. Jo Watts Williams Emerging Professor Stephanie Hernandez Rivera: The Power of Love in Learning
- Assistant Professor of Nursing Jeanmarie Koonts: Nurturing Compassionate Care
- Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Kerem Morgül: Navigating Divides Through Self-Awareness
- Assistant Professor of Media Analytics and Strategic Communications Kathleen Stansberry: Rebuilding Trust in a Distrustful Age
- Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems Long Xia: From Data to Real-World Impact
More than just a collection of achievements, the 2024 President’s Report is a testament to Elon’s unwavering belief in the transformative power of education.
“The faculty featured in this report represent countless exceptional educators whose passion for teaching, scholarship and mentoring creates powerful experiences that inspire students to lead lives of purpose,” President Connie Ledoux Book said in the report’s opening message. “They do more than impart knowledge — they cultivate curiosity, resilience and a deep sense of responsibility to serve the greater good.”
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Justin Clar
Associate Professor of Chemistry
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Kathleen Stansberry
Associate Professor of Strategic Communications
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Long Xia
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
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Stephanie Hernandez
Assistant Professor of Education and the Dr. Jo Watts Williams Emerging Professor
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Jeanmarie Koonts
Assistant Professor of Nursing
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Kerem Morgul
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
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Erin Fitzgerald
Assistant Professor of Law
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Yanica Faustin
Assistant Professor of Public Health Studies
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Connie Book
President