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Donors grow opportunities on Elon Day 2021
March 3, 2021
Together, the Elon community raised over $3.4 million from 5,609 gifts and unlocked numerous opportunities for Elon students and the community.
Prudence Layne receives Teagle Foundation grant
January 13, 2021
The innovative program supported by the grant will immerse students from underserved populations in the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy and culminate in an annual symposium for the public showcasing their work.
Elon University planning new Freedom Scholars program for local high school students
December 4, 2020
The innovative program will immerse students from underserved populations in the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy and culminate in an annual symposium for the public showcasing their work.
Elon LEADS impact: Spotlight on Scholarships
December 3, 2020
Sam Martin ’24 found his career path through the Gail H. LaRose Odyssey Scholarship and Teaching Fellows Scholarship. Scholarships to produce Graduates the World Needs is the top priority of the $250 million Elon LEADS campaign.
Students First: Financial aid initiative enables first-year students to attend Elon
November 17, 2020
For Samuel Ramirez ’24, Students First removed a burden on his family during the COVID-19 pandemic. The special fundraising effort was created as part of the Elon LEADS Campaign to help new and returning students continue their education at Elon.
Oscar Miranda awarded Center for First-Generation Student Success Grant
November 11, 2020
The grant will be used to raise awareness and celebrate the accomplishments of first-generation college students, faculty and staff.
Elon concludes first-generation college celebration with special guest speaker
November 11, 2020
Anthony Abraham Jack, author of “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students,” joined the Elon community for a virtual discussion about obstacles facing first-generation college students nationwide.
Elon celebrates first-generation college community in virtual awards gala
November 6, 2020
The Center for Access and Success honored Elon's first-generation college students and the community that supports them in a special awards gala on Thursday night.
Elon to celebrate first-generation college students with special event series
October 30, 2020
The First-Generation College Celebration, planned for Nov. 5-10, will feature a series of events honoring and recognizing Elon students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Virtual Poverty and Social Justice internships offer life experiences, career perspectives
October 19, 2020
Elon is a member of the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty, which offers summer internships to undergraduates across the nation.