Philanthropy

The support of Elon Day Champions is critical to the success of Elon Day, which each year generates support for Elon students.

Since the early 1980s, Dusty Rhodes has been among Elon’s most generous and enthusiastic advocates.

This academic year Elon University is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Numen Lumen Pavilion, home to the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.

Elon University will hold the first Women of Elon Weekend from March 14-15, 2024. The conference focuses on personal and professional development and will feature keynote speaker Jackie Joyner-Kersee, named the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century by Sports Illustrated magazine.

The 1953 was a loyal supporter and cheerleader of the institution for more than seven decades.

The professorship established by the late Elon alumnus and faculty member Wayne T. Moore ’49 and his wife, Elizabeth, will support the teaching and research of an emerging scholar in the arts, humanities or social sciences. The $500,000 gift honors Wayne's late brother, Fletcher Moore '34, a longtime music faculty member at Elon.

Lazoff has encountered opportunities that align with his future aspirations including his participation in the Business Fellows program and engaging in global study experiences which have all been made possible due to the generous support of donors.

Elon Law leaders dedicated the Jetton & Meredith, PLLC Student Lounge during a visit to campus by two accomplished alumni whose leadership gift helped establish an endowed scholarship in memory of a beloved former dean.  

Elon Law alumnus Matt Krueger-Andes L’11 and sister Juli Krueger-Andes have made a gift to endow a scholarship to honor their father, David Andes ’65. The David A. Andes and Family Internship Endowment will provide financial assistance to students pursuing these life-changing experiences.

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.