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Spring has spring at Elon University! March was a time of celebration on campus with Mardi Gras festivities and Elon Day 2025, which set a record for the highest number of gifts in the event’s history.
View some of the most impactful moments of the past month through the eyes of staff in the Office of University Communications.
Crazy for King Cake
Elon celebrated Mardi Gras on March 4 with a special College Coffee, including a student jazz band and King cake eating competition.
Elon Day 2025
The Elon University community came together in an extraordinary display of philanthropy and pride for the 12th annual Elon Day, setting a record for highest number of gifts in the event’s history. Donors worldwide rallied to support students for this year’s annual day of giving, raising an impressive total of $3.1 million from 6,385 gifts.
Phoenix Athletics
With the change in seasons came a change in sports for The Phoenix. The women’s basketball team defeated North Carolina A&T on March 2, their senior day, while the men’s Tennis team dominated Liberty University on March 25 with a 6-1 victory.
Vernice “Flygirl” Armour
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, a decorated Marine veteran who flew attack helicopters during Operation Iraqi Freedom, delivered Elon University’s Baird Lecture, part of the Elon University Speaker Series, on March 13 in McCrary Theatre.
Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon
The Sustainability Employee Resource Group hosted the 35th Annual Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon on March 14 to clean up the Swepsonville River.
An Alternative Break
Four groups of Elon University students participated in Alternative Break programs during Spring Break, including one group which helped communities in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
