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Samantha Katz ’24 shares her journey of living with alopecia to WXII
October 5, 2021
Katz, a sophomore, spoke about her 'taking control' of her hair and hoping to inspire those who suffer with the autoimmune disorder.
Dr. Jo Watts Williams, 1929-2021
September 16, 2021
The Elon community mourns the passing of Vice President Emerita Jo Watts Williams '55, who died Sept. 16 at the age of 92.
Alumni: Mark your calendars for the 2021 Welcome to the City event series
August 27, 2021
From September to October, Welcome to the City events will be held for alumni across the nation to connect with their local Elon networks
Elon Athletics announces major gift to support Latham Park renovations
August 18, 2021
The generous commitment brings fundraising for phase one of the project to more than $1.5 million as part of the Elon LEADS Campaign. The renovations will transform Elon’s baseball facility and one of the university’s most successful athletics programs.
A Will to Lead: Estate gift by former professor Jim Elder ’60 grows endowed lectureship
August 3, 2021
The James P. Elder Lecture series was first endowed by former students of the popular professor and mentor who has now ensured that the series named for him will endure for future generations.
Regional alumni chapter presidents gather virtually for 2021 Chapter Leader Retreat
July 30, 2021
As chapter presidents transition from virtual programming to in-person events, Welcome to the City will be their first focus as alumni chapter volunteers lean into the year ahead.
A Will to Lead: Alumnus makes second estate gift to secure Elon’s future
July 6, 2021
The generous gift from Christian Wiggins ’03 will provide scholarships for students from his hometown of western North Carolina as part of A Will to Lead, a special initiative of the Elon LEADS Campaign to inspire donors to include Elon in their estate plans.
Elon engineering dives into water research
June 23, 2021
Looking to the future of clean water, senior engineers develop floating constructed wetlands and water-quality sensors in a senior capstone project. A gift from the Meier family of Portland, Oregon, launched the ongoing water research project.
Elon LEADS Impact: Spotlight on Scholarships
June 21, 2021
The Odyssey Scholarship Program offers opportunities for students like Jewel Tillman ’21 to become leaders on campus and after graduation. Growing the number of scholarships to produce graduates the world needs is the top priority of the Elon LEADS campaign.
Bakal family gift supports access to internships
June 7, 2021
Giving students real-world experiences led Elon parents Scott Bakal and Beth Solomon P’21 to endow the Bakal Family Internship Scholarship. Support for scholarships and increasing access to internships and other Elon Experiences programs are top priorities of the Elon LEADS Campaign.