Center for Access and Success

In an article focused on connecting first-generation students and faculty members, Inside Higher Ed highlighted the work of Elon's First-Generation Student Support Services.

Alumna Kara Cowdrick ’10 delights in watching former student Alexis Rodriguez-Soriano ’28 join the Elon community.

The Elon Innovation Council is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 Innovation grants, an opportunity for Elon students, faculty and staff to think creatively about issues relevant to the university.

Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 did not even know about college when she was growing up. Now a scholar in the Odyssey Program and president of the Latinx-Hispanic Union, she is becoming her definition of what it means to be “first gen.”

Throughout October and November, Elon University is celebrating first-generation student stories with the 2024 First Generation Celebration. Archie Tan ’25 came to the U.S. alone at age 13. Now a Lumen Scholar researching AI’s use in cancer diagnoses, he’s showing that being a first-generation student is a strength.

The Elon Freedom Scholars is one of several university college access programs, launched in 2022. This year, the program welcomed its third and largest cohort.

Miranda Tapia '17 prides himself on being able to make a space when there is none for the Latinx/Hispanic community.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

First-Generation Student Support Services announces the 2024 First-Generation Celebration theme and events.

Nearly three dozen local students participated in the two-week summer program organized by the Physician Assistant Studies program.