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Periclean Scholars Class of 2021 co-author successful $715,000 grant from the National Children’s Alliance
May 17, 2021
These funds will be used to support the Oglala Lakota Children’s Justice Center in its critical advocacy work on Pine Ridge Reservation.
Elon’s 2020-21 faculty retirees recognized
May 12, 2021
At the annual Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon on May 12, the Elon community honored faculty and staff members who are retiring this year.
‘A tremendous force for good’: Reid receives Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
May 3, 2021
Human Service Studies Lecturer Sandra Reid is the 2021 faculty recipient of the annual award recognizing community service. Two seniors were also recognized with the award Thursday.
Student leaders honored with 2021 Omicron Delta Kappa Awards
April 30, 2021
Elon University students and a staff member were recognized for their leadership with awards sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society.
Elon alumnus Noah Sakin ’17 named Officer of the Year
March 25, 2021
Sakin was honored by the Graham Police Department at a ceremony in Graham on March 24, 2021.
Periclean Scholars help obtain thousands in funding for indigenous children’s organization
February 8, 2021
Members of the Periclean Scholar Class of 2021 have helped the Oglala Lakota Children’s Justice Center obtain more than $50,000 in funding to support its mission of supporting and advocating for abused Lakota tribe children.
Faculty present on empathy at Physician Assistant Education Association Forum
January 29, 2021
Alexis Moore, assistant professor of physician assistant studies, and Dr. Judy Esposito, associate professor of human service studies, presented research on the importance of teaching empathy and critical thinking skills to physician assistant (PA) students. Abstract co-authored with Dr. Cynthia Fair, professor of public health studies and human service studies.
Stories of Burlington’s Black community amplified in Elon College project
November 30, 2020
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.
Alumni in Action: Caroline McSwain Ryskiewich ’14 G’15 on enriching the lives of senior citizens
November 21, 2020
The Elon alumna works as a life enrichment associate at a senior living community in Durham where she makes meaningful connections with residents during a time of increased isolation.
Thida Kim ’21 connects with Cambodian students through a virtual internship
November 5, 2020
International student Thida Kim ’21 is giving back to her country by mentoring teens and children as a virtual intern with Caring for Cambodia.