History & Memory

Members from the Committee on Elon’s History and Memory shared Elon’s progress toward reconciling a complicated history at the consortium’s semi-annual meeting.

Russaw, esteemed theological scholar, lectured to challenge the traditional thinking of a well-known story in the Bible and explored the importance of a woman in the Israelites conquering of Jericho.

The psychology faculty member will lead a new equity initiative in support of the Black experience at Elon.

Faculty and community members spoke of the legacy of grief and terror spawned by ongoing racial inequity and violence. Elon University must address its past and accelerate change for justice and equality, they said.

Sowande’ Mustakeem ’00, author of “Slavery at Sea: Terror, Sex and Sickness in the Middle Passage,” shares her story of loss, triumph and success, since graduating as Elon’s first African & African-American Studies major.

The Power & Place Collaborative's "Stories of Alamance County" were compiled by sophomore Honors Fellows and Human Service Studies seniors to share local voices and forge relationships with the Burlington community.

The Committee on Elon History and Memory begins to paint a more inclusive picture of Elon’s past.

Renewing our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at Elon and beyond.

The 52-page report includes 13 recommendations for action and 10 stories that explore difficult moments in Elon’s history.

Toshio Sato attended Elon College from 1914-1920 and was an active member of the campus community.