Elon Alumni

Paralyzed after a pool accident, Amy Wert G’17 is advocating for those with physical or intellectual limitations.

After traveling to Antarctica as part of National Geographic’s Grosvenor Teacher Fellows program, Vickie Obenchain '03 hopes her journey will inspire her students to follow their own dreams.

The “Jordan Jeter ’16 Elon Experiences Scholarship” is a new endowment that will go into effect this fall. Jeter's family and friends donated $50,000 in his memory, honoring the legacy that he leaves behind at Elon.

The longtime trustee and Alamance County community leader passed away on May 5, 2023.

From sports dreams to leadership in higher education, Smith is a shining example of the resilience of an Elon graduate.

The Elon alumnus recounts his first day on campus and how Lela Faye Rich guided him to invest in his interests in English, as well as print and broadcast journalism.

The associate professor and chair of the Sport Management Department was presented with the association’s annual group service award for her efforts on its JDEI Climate Study Steering Committee. Additionally, she will serve as co-editor of the Recreational Sports Journal’s upcoming JDEI special issue.

Twenty-eight students were recognized at the end-of-the-year celebration, including the inaugural recipient of the Christopher Edwards II ’18 Award for Sports Journalism, honoring a graduating senior who has established a record of academic success and demonstrated mastery within sports journalism.

The Elon Alumni Board has endowed a new $50,000 scholarship with the hope of making internships a reality for students with financial limitations.

The April 19 event, held at Elon University’s School of Communications, explored the theme of “Sport Sponsorship and Branding in the Digital Age,” and featured a keynote conversation with NASCAR President Steve Phelps.