Elon Alumni

Alumni, parents and friends are invited to an Evening for Elon on April 30 at Cipriani 42nd Street

President Connie Ledoux Book sits down with Porter for the latest episode of the Elon Beyond the Bricks podcast to dive into leadership, life lessons, and the impact of mentorship.

The ACC commissioner headlined the 2025 Sport Management Symposium, where he addressed key issues in college athletics, including NIL policies, the House v. NCAA settlement, and transfer portal challenges, while advocating for standardized rules and student-athlete development.

Presented by the School of Communications Inclusive Excellence Committee, the interactive event brought together students, faculty, staff and alumni to discuss a broad range of issues related to inclusivity in communications, journalism and the media.

Bill Troutman’s journey to Elon University is a story of happenstance—starting with his military service and a chance encounter that led him to discover a passion for theater. At Elon, he found lifelong friends and a life-changing experience that shaped his future.

Ryan Vet’s new book “Speak Goodr: Confessions of a Professional Speaker on Mastering Public Speaking and Getting Paid to Speak” blends humor and personal anecdotes to offer a fresh take on public speaking, drawing from his experiences as an international speaker.

As part of the Women of Elon initiative, Melinda Measamer Dickinson '91 has generously provided life-changing funds for Elon students seeking internship experiences.

The graduate of Elon University’s music theatre program reflects on her roles in the popular Broadway musical and the journey to success on stage.

Funding from the endowment will support the purchase of authentic, handwoven West African Kente cloth stoles that each student receives at the Donning of the Kente ceremony.

Elon University students captured 11 awards in the 2025 BEA Festival of Media Arts, an international competition recognizing excellence in digital media and broadcasting. Most notably, Brandon Cericola ’26 and Kate Rivera ’25 turned their Audio for Sound and Digital Media class assignment into a Best of Festival award.