Magazine of Elon

Alumni near and far share their perspectives on how the pandemic is affecting them and the work they do.

Carolyn Rauch '17 shares insights about how the retired outreach librarian and associate librarian positively impacted her time at Elon and success beyond the classroom.

The music production and recording arts major is not afraid to learn new things and help others on their musical journey along the way.

Longtime Elon supporters Bob and Barbara Byrd are including Elon in their estate plans to support the Department of Music, Elon Academy and the “It Takes a Village” Project.

President Connie Ledoux Book on how Elon’s investment in faculty, curriculum and facilities to advance student learning and engagement in the STEM fields 20 years ago has set the stage for the Innovation Quad.

Area retirees have found more than a lifelong learning community in LIFE@Elon.

Nathan James ’14 is president of Boardroom Socks, a North Carolina-based premium men’s dress socks manufacturer his family started in 2010.

Political strategist Ny Whitaker ’97 writes that increasing leadership opportunities for women can change the trajectory of our democracy.

A social worker, Brenda Reavis ’15 writes about the impact Associate Professor of Psychology Buffie Longmire-Avital had on her career path and beyond.

As a member of Atlanta United FC’s communications team, Justin Veldhuis ’12 often serves as interpreter for players and coaches.