Board of Trustees

Gerald O. Whittington, the senior vice president emeritus who played a pivotal role in the growth of Elon University’s physical campus and national reputation over three decades of service, received the institution’s highest tribute during an Elon Day celebration featuring the dedication of a residence hall in his honor.

The Elon University Board of Trustees met on Feb. 20 and granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members.

During the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees, Slattery was selected to serve a four-year term on the board.

Elizabeth “Liz” Kwon L’23 will be the first alumna of an Elon graduate program to serve a two-year term on the governing board that advances the university’s mission by overseeing its health, strategic direction, educational policy, and finances and operations.

The trustee and philanthropist named Sankey Hall on Elon’s campus in honor of his father.

Elizabeth Shum ‘27 is gaining professional experience with her first internship at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C. It’s an invaluable opportunity early in her Elon career, hosted by The Fund for American Studies, and funded by the 2024 DeJoy-Woś Scholarship.

Allen was given the Elon Medallion during a ceremony on Friday, April 19, that also included naming a residence hall in the Colonnades Neighborhood after him.

Elon President Connie Ledoux Book presented the medallion to a longtime member of the university's Board of Trustees and a retired staff member during an event marking the start of a new academic year. The university also recognized three named professorships during the event.

The 2023 Elon graduate from Walnut Cove, N.C., will serve a two-year term on the Elon University Board of Trustees.

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