Alumni in Action

Hannah McHugh ’13 G’17 PT, DPT, CCS discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her work in physical therapy.

Emily McLaughlin ’12 felt the power of community and the Elon alumni network when she launched her new business, Kindred Bread Co., right before COVID-19 took hold of the nation.

What began as a simple way to stay in business for the Subway restaurant owner has turned into a larger movement bringing his community together and helping in more ways than one.

Like the scales of justice, courts have had to strike a balance between upholding their responsibilities and maintaining the safety of their constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With some fabric and a sewing machine, this Elon alumna found a way to make a difference in her community.

The owner and COO of Free Tours by Foot discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on the travel and tourism industry.

Sarah Alger '17 discusses how she and her team pivoted to offer support and resources for communities around the world as COVID-19 impacted the implementation of their global health projects.

The generous journalist finds a way to lift up her community and local businesses when they need it most.

The high school teacher discusses the shift to remote learning and its impact on himself and his students in his first year of teaching.

Burlington's youngest mayor talks about managing a city through a time of crisis with shifting priorities, limited resources and how challenges can present opportunities for long-term solutions.