Articles by Lauren Shoffner
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Evening for Elon brings updates and community connections to Tampa
November 20, 2024
"Evening for Elon" came to the Tampa regional chapter on Nov. 14, featuring a President Connie Ledoux Book with alumna Kailey Tracy ’17. Guests learned about new initiatives like the HealthEU Center, advancements in AI integration and programs connecting students with alumni through platforms like Elon Q&A.
Alumni, parents and friends gather at Evening for Elon in Washington, D.C.
October 22, 2024
Union Station in Washington, D.C. was aglow with more than 250 attendees as the evening kicked off with a reception in the Presidential Suite.
Kenny Straub ’15 and his father turn family trade into a community experience
August 29, 2024
With the help of his business degree from Elon and a family tradition of craftsmanship, Kenny Straub ’15 and his father utilize their artisan skills to share their passion with others through their business, Cork & Candles, that has grown into a franchise.
2023-24 Elon University impact report celebrates the generosity of donors
June 28, 2024
Elon reflects on the impact made by alumni and families throughout the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Alumni in Action: Callie Crew ’15 and Jeffrey Cook ’15 find career success and each other through Elon
October 9, 2023
Callie Crew ’15 and Jeffrey Cook ’15 are the textbook definition of a power couple. Excelling in different careers, they exemplify how Elon students can find success through varied experiences that lead to opportunities in a range of career fields.
Alumni and friends celebrate during Evening for Elon event in New York City
September 20, 2023
Last Wednesday, Sept. 13, over 750 alumni, parents and friends gathered in the Big Apple to hear about the newest updates happening on Elon’s campus.
Alumni in Action: Alison Avery ’16 finds her passion in fundraising and advocating for others with Friedreich’s Ataxia
August 21, 2023
Diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare degenerative disease, Avery serves as an ambassador for others with the illness while also pursuing her passions through nonprofit work with the NFL Foundation.
Alumni in Action: Jack Corby ’22, from Phoenix to Fulbright
August 2, 2023
Jack Corby ‘22 expands his horizons as a Fulbright Scholar teaching in Bulgaria, and finds his passion for education and community engagement.
Alumni in Action: Katherine Blunt ’15, from The Pendulum to The Wall Street Journal
July 14, 2023
Blunt has a career that exemplifies the experiential learning received at Elon, particularly in the School of Communications, and how one opportunity can change the entire trajectory of your career.
Donor generosity leads to academic success and global study for Raheem Murphy ’23
June 21, 2023
Murphy found lifelong friends through the Odyssey Scholars Program and the opportunity to study abroad because of donor generosity that helped him cover the costs of his education and travels.