Awards & Recognitions

On April 23, new members of the nation's oldest multidisciplinary honor society for academic excellence and service were installed.

Brandstetter will deliver the “Message of Appreciation” during Elon University’s 135th commencement exercises on May 23.

Two Elon alumni have been selected for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, and one senior has been named an honorable mention.

The Broadcast Education Association, the premier international academic media organization, released its fourth annual rankings recognizing schools with consistent student success in its Festival of Media Arts. Elon University’s School of Communications once again secured a top-10 placement.

With projects rooted in storytelling, sustainability and community, two communication design majors earned honors in the 2025 Graphis New Talent Annual, showcasing their creativity on a global stage.

Among the evening’s award recipients were Brynja Burton ’25, named Major of the Year, and Will Ferris ’25, who earned the James P. Drummond Service Award.

Sarah Jenkins received the scholarship while in Elon’s intensive 16-month ABSN program with a unique journey into the field of nursing

Several students were recognized by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life for their commitment to community engagement and service.

Competing in only their second appearance in the CAA title match, the Phoenix delivered a resilient and composed performance to secure the historic win.

At its annual awards ceremony in LaRose Digital Theatre on April 24, the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business celebrated graduating seniors, standout sophomores, and dedicated faculty and staff for excellence in academics, leadership, teaching, scholarship and service across every discipline.