Office of the President

Planning Week marks the beginning of the academic year as faculty and staff prepare to welcome back students to the Elon campus. Look at some of the familiar favorites this year and also some new additions to Planning Week.

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.

Eight students were awarded funds for the Elon University Queen City Internship Grant.

The Elon Los Angeles program offered a night of fright with the “The Business of Horror and Monsters," an exploration of the horror film genre with Hollywood veteran James Ferrera.

The Study USA Elon in New York program hosted an alumni networking event to connect students and alumni in the city

Over multiple shifts, Elon in LA students helped prepare and deliver meals to local area non-profits and directly to community members in need.

As part of Elon in Charlotte: The Sport Experience, the sport management and strategic communications double major will serve this fall as a marketing intern with NASCAR and a gameday operations intern with the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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 Study USA Elon in New York summer program provides students with unique cultural and professional experiences.

Elon University invited staff, faculty and community members to gather Under the Oaks on June 20 for food, fellowship and fun.