University Advancement

The Janet M. Cope Scholarship in Physical Therapy will go toward Elon Physical Therapy students who have displayed honorable character during their time in the program. 

Seaton, a defensive lineman for the Phoenix football team, used his NIL deal to partner with Outback Steakhouse and nonprofit Fighting Pretty to host breast cancer charity event on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Elon alumni volunteers worked in the food pantry, serving hot meals and distributing pantry staples, while engaging with the Xavier Mission patrons interested in taking advantage of their incredible services. 

During the largest fundraising campaign in Elon history, donors provided funding for hundreds of new scholarships, access to engaged learning programs, faculty and staff mentors and Elon’s iconic campus.

The Elon LEADS Campaign made stops in five cities this fall, bringing together alumni, parents and friends across the nation to hear about the profound impact donors to the campaign have made on Elon students and the future of the university.

President Connie Book and Elon LEADS Campaign co-chairs Christian Wiggins ’03, Priscilla Awkard ’95, Maity Interiano ’07 and Jack McMackin ’08 share the historic impact of the largest campaign in the university’s history. There's still time to make a difference in the campaign. Elon LEADS ends on Dec. 31, 2022.

Curtis finds purpose through student leadership and involvement in the Kernodle Center for Civic Life.

The scholarship established by Elon parents Dave and Suzanne Lissy P’24 through the Lissy Family Foundation will help recruit outstanding students who will become graduates the world needs. The couple’s gift is part of the Elon LEADS Campaign, which concludes Dec. 31, 2022.

Elon alumnus and parent Grayson Whitt ’79 P’08 P’09 and his wife Connie Whitt P’08 P’09 continue their loyal support of Elon athletics by making a generous gift through their estate. Their gift is part of the Elon LEADS Campaign.

Scott Leighty ’09 was promoted to the law school following achievements on Elon University’s main campus as the senior alumni engagement officer and assistant director of annual giving.