History and Geography

Lucy Garcia's Elon education has helped jumpstart her urban planning career in Youngsville, North Carolina.

After a formative global study course his senior year, Donald Wickline ’02 returned to Ghana with his family in the spring with the help of Elon connections.

Alumna Julie Phillips ‘15 says she’s tried to get on the famous game show 15 to 20 times and this year, she finally got to buzz in.

The event was held Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Snow Camp Outdoor Theater and involved students, faculty and staff scanning and digitizing local historical artifacts.

The Power+Place collaborative partners with two Elon courses to capture 10 new storyteller’s histories at CityGate Dream Center

Seven Elon University faculty members were honored with endowed professorships during the Opening Day ceremony on Monday, Aug. 19. Each faculty member was recognized for their passion in their field, commitment to students and service to the university.

Study USA launched its first summer program in Charlotte, comprised of Elon students interning with various organizations around the city while taking a class on Urban Design in Charlotte.

The article highlighting how the collaborative initiative is documenting and elevating stories from Alamance County communities was published in Liberal Education, the magazine of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

Accompanied by alumnus Jay Light ’12 and comedian Fahim Anwar, students in Assistant Professor Kai Swanson’s Elon Los Angeles course put their comedic chops to the test at The Nitecap, a popular venue for both up-and-coming and established comedians.

The projects and programs span disciplines and include opportunities for community engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and interaction with Elon alumni.