Articles by Diane Swenson
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Elon students discover relationship-driven business in the UAE
February 7, 2025
Elon Business Fellows traveled to Dubai and Abu Dhabi to experience how the United Arab Emirates’ strategic investments, relationship-driven culture and emphasis on innovation shape its growing global economic influence.
Accomplished entrepreneur named director of Elon’s Doherty Center
February 7, 2025
Dina Rousset P’25 will lead and grow an Elon University center that encourages creative and design thinking, opportunity recognition, and plan formulation and implementation.
Elon students gain insights in South Korea
February 5, 2025
Elon MBA and MSBA students visited South Korea over Winter Term to observe how traditional culture intersects with modern business.
Stepping into success: Footwear designer Stuart Weitzman to deliver talk on Feb. 26
February 5, 2025
The American designer and entrepreneur known for his luxury footwear brand will host a community talk on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 4:15 p.m. in the LaRose Digital Theatre.
Restaurant entrepreneur to deliver 2025 C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Lecture
February 3, 2025
Elon alumnus Randy Garcia ’04, founder of Garcia Hospitality, will speak with the community on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Elon students participate in MLK day of service in Los Angeles
January 31, 2025
Elon students from the Winter Term “Gateway to Business” course volunteered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Food Coalition, distributing meals and supplies to residents in need—some of whom faced hardships from the ongoing wildfires.
Elon alumna transforms campus success into $25K opportunity
January 22, 2025
Elon alumna Diamond Monroe ’24, who impressed Shark Tank’s Daymond John during Fall 2023 Convocation, is now competing in the Entrepreneur of Impact contest.
Department of Economics awards ‘Best Capstone in Economic Consulting’
December 18, 2024
Two students comprised a team honored for superior work in ECO 4400: Economic Consulting.
Elon professors explore how entrepreneurship education benefits all careers
December 17, 2024
Associate Professors Sean McMahon and Elena Kennedy at Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business find that learning about entrepreneurship boosts early career success, even for graduates who don't start their own businesses.
Students explore cybersecurity at Luman Data Center
December 16, 2024
This fall, Lecturer John Wimmer guided his Principles of Cybersecurity Management class through the Luman Data Center, offering an inside look at how companies rely on the facility’s infrastructure and services.