University Advancement

Donors made more than 1,400 gifts during a special initiative to support students and participate in the beloved Elon tradition.

For Samuel Ramirez ’24, Students First removed a burden on his family during the COVID-19 pandemic. The special fundraising effort was created as part of the Elon LEADS Campaign to help new and returning students continue their education at Elon.

Long-time Elon employees Robin Plummer and John Keegan ’96 were honored thanks to the generosity of Retired Rear Adm. Edward “Ted” Walker P'78 P'79 GP'06.

Alumni volunteers worked with Elon to coordinate fundraising efforts and host special virtual events during Homecoming & Reunion Week 2020

More than 300 donors contributed to a special fundraising effort as part of the Elon LEADS Campaign to increase financial aid for families impacted by COVID-19. Sage Albert ’23 is one of the many students grateful for the support.

The generous gift from Elon Trustee Vicky Hunt and her husband, Sam Hunt, will provide life-changing opportunities for generations of Elon students. This gift pushes the Elon LEADS Campaign past the $200 million mark toward the $250 million goal.

The late Beth Powell, an entrepreneur and world traveler, has created a legacy that will help women studying business at the university. Her estate gift to the Elon LEADS Campaign creates 12 Business Fellows scholarships and a Global Studies Scholarship.

The special fundraising effort to increase scholarship support has helped nearly 100 students whose families were impacted by COVID-19.

The lead gift, among the largest ever given to Elon, by Furman ‘56 and Susan Moseley will name IQ One and marks a significant step forward in the launch of facilities that will house Elon’s engineering and STEM programs.

More than 2,400 alumni, parents and friends made gifts during the “Masks On. Rise Up!” initiative in August to support Elon students and programs, despite challenging times worldwide.