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Faculty Spotlight: Sandra Reid leads positive change for students in Burlington
December 17, 2019
Elon University has had a long partnership with the Positive Attitude Youth Center, where Elon students can volunteer and help to enhance the education of elementary school students within the Alamance community. All of this started with Sandra Reid.
Connor Jenkins ’22 receives Community Impact Student Award
December 9, 2019
The award is presented annually by North Carolina Campus Compact to recognize a student leader at each school in the network for their commitment to community engagement.
Expanded Eastlawn Elementary garden provides new opportunities for Elon, ABSS students
December 2, 2019
The $4,000 Community Partnership Initiative Grant not only helped students at Eastlawn Elementary School in Burlington, North Carolina, expand their school's garden, but it also helped teach valuable lessons.
Partnership with Family Abuse Services helps students work to end domestic violence
November 25, 2019
This partnership provides students with various opportunities to directly support those who have been impacted by domestic violence. Sometimes all it takes is one person to make a lasting impact on someone else's life.
‘Everybody Has a Story’: Elon and Alamance Community College students pen profiles of one another
November 15, 2019
A first-year English class and students from Alamance Community College shared their profiles with each other and attendees during the Nov. 12 event.
Elon named finalist in Community Change Collegiate Challenge
November 15, 2019
The competition brought together 16 colleges or universities to propose action to address food insecurity and promote deliberative problem-solving.
National Coalition for the Homeless panelists put a face on homelessness
November 14, 2019
Advocates for coalition shared their stories about becoming homeless and how they overcame challenges associated with homelessness.
#ElonTBT: Elon charters one of nation’s first Habitat for Humanity campus chapters
November 14, 2019
In this edition of #ElonTBT, we celebrate a history of service at the university, specifically its efforts to charter one of the nation's first campus chapters of Habitat for Humanity.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, 5-for-1 food drive to be held Nov. 11-16
November 8, 2019
During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Elon Dining and Campus Kitchen are collaborating to help fight food insecurity in Alamance County. Donate five canned goods at Lakeside Dining Hall and receive a free meal. In addition, the Faces of Homelessness Panel will be Monday, Nov. 11.
EV! student leader Emma Greenberg creating an inclusive environment at Elon
November 4, 2019
Through Elon Volunteers!, Emma Greenberg '20 has been a leader on Elon's campus. She has turned her sixth-grade passion into action, through her involvement with both Elon Buddies and Special Olympics.