Before he even graduates from Elon University, Campy Rodrigeuz '26 is already part of the ensemble of “Aladdin” on Broadway. But unlike the story’s main character, Rodriguez’s dreams are less magical and more hard work. https://bit.ly/48mrY1j

What’s worse than being stranded on a deserted island? Stranded on that island with your ex. That’s the idea that got Annie McQuaid ‘06 writing her debut novel, “Crash Landing”. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4oiwq7e

Due to the forecast for rain overnight through Tuesday morning, the Festival of Lights and Luminaries will be moved to Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. More Info on the event here: https://bit.ly/4rknYXG

November was filled with gratitude and memorable experiences at Elon University! See the highlights and special moments in our Month in Photos series: https://bit.ly/4rA6Jl

We asked our students what they were grateful for. And we're grateful for our Elon community. 💛❤️

Aubee Billie '26 ’s journey spans an off-Broadway debut, campus leadership in the Native American Student Association and a deep commitment to celebrating and uplifting Indigenous identity. Read her story here: https://bit.ly/4oien0L

A message of gratitude from Jim Piatt and Pamela Davies.

Elon is launching Capital Connections, a new Study USA program open to rising juniors and seniors who will live and learn in Washington, D.C. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3JKLkVA

Sixteen students in The Sport Experience program in Charlotte supported the largest Novant Health Charlotte Marathon in the race’s 21-year history, contributing more than 140 hours of professional event-operations work during the event’s race weekend. https://bit.ly/4pi27Oz

It's time for Thanksgiving break!

Elon University alumna Natalie Allison ’13, a White House reporter with The Washington Post, returned to campus last week to reflect on her journey from The Pendulum newsroom to the national political stage. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hRoCra

Elon parents Neil and Jennifer Wizel P’28 have contributed $100,000 to the HealthEU Center. The couple praised Elon’s decision to make students’ health and well-being a top institutional priority. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qZanoj

For the 20th year, Elon University has been recognized as a leader in study abroad by the Institute of International Education. Elon is ranked #1 in the percentage of undergraduate students who participate in study abroad among doctoral universities. https://bit.ly/3X0uZPu

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr., whose legal career includes experience as a prosecutor and top state jurist, will address graduates at the Elon Law commencement ceremony on Dec. 12. More here: https://bit.ly/4oFpNwH

Former U.S. Interior Secretary and REI CEO Sally Jewell joined Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book in LaRose Digital Theatre for a conversation on leadership, ethics and business as a force for good. Read more about her talk here: https://bit.ly/47Ghidy

Dave McClenny ’49 was a WWII hero whose footprints are preserved at a monument in Belgium honoring U.S. servicemembers. His grandson, Trey McClenny L’25, was recently elected president of the Student Bar Association at Elon Law. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3JAP23Y

.@ElonConnieBook visited @QueensUniv this week for a town hall event. She and Queens President Jesse Cureton took time to answer questions directly from students about the student experience and exciting possibilities for undergrad and graduate programs. elonandqueens.org/updates/

Lillian Engel ’19 turned her love of editing at Elon into a thriving Hollywood career. From campus projects to major films like "Extraction" and "Joker: Folie à Deux," she embodies the power of hands-on learning, persistence and community. https://bit.ly/4oMb3vF

Today we welcomed retired Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley Jr. to campus for the Carol Ann Walker International Lecture as part of the university’s Veterans Day observance. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/47E1E3C

This Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country in the armed forces through the years, especially those in the Elon community. And a big thank you to the Boy Scouts from Troop 51 in Elon for helping us with the flag raising this morning.

Maiah Giampietro ’26 is Elon University’s first Flynn Oncology Fellow, a program provided by the Flynn Foundation, described as the largest privately-funded program of its kind for growing and preparing oncology nurses. Read more here: https://bit.ly/43bF3Zo

October was packed with unforgettable moments at Elon! Catch the highlights from our Month in Photos series here: https://bit.ly/49Bk2LB

Retired Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley, Jr. will deliver the Carol Ann Walker International Lectureship on Nov. 11 as Elon University honors Veterans Day. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qFgfDf

Alicia Tate will serve as interim director of Roberts Academy at Elon University. The associate professor in the Jo Watts Williams School of Education will guide the launch and initial development of the academy. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/49Lkmr8

Thanks to a transformational gift by Hal and Marjorie Roberts, we are excited to announce the Roberts Academy at Elon University. The Roberts Academy will be a transitional school for students with dyslexia launching with grades 3–4 in fall 2026. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qN9a3A

Elon University has adopted the Okanagan Charter as a member of the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network, pledging to nurture a campus culture that prioritizes health, belonging and well-being for students, faculty and staff. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/43ctu4b

At Elon’s Charlotte campus, Skylar Cook '28 is turning class lessons into real impact. Between her ACC internship and her research partnership with the Sports Business Journal, she’s building the skills and connections to launch a career in women’s sports. https://bit.ly/47SZagH

Throughout November, the Elon community will come together to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a variety of events designed to foster learning and reflection on the rich history of the Native American identity and culture. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3X3S4k6

Elon University will join a cohort of health-promoting campuses by adopting the Okanagan Charter during a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. in the Koury Athletics Center in the commons that separates the fitness center and Beck Pool. https://bit.ly/4qrpnvc

Wishing our Elon community a spook-tacular Halloween!

Elon University is featured in The Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition,” which profiles 388 colleges that foster a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. Read more here: https://bit.ly/42UXilK

Elon University’s “deep sense of commitment” to student success inspired Trustee Debra Del Vecchio P’22 P’24 to make a $2 million gift to the new HealthEU Center. Now, the main entrance to the HealthEU Center will be named Del Vecchio Commons. Read more: https://bit.ly/3L5ufFW

Sally Jewell, the 51st U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former president and CEO of REI, will visit Elon University as part of the proposed Center for Humanity in Business Leaders program within @elonbusiness. Read more here: https://bit.ly/47cgTR7

Elon University has announced a new partnership with the Accademia Europea di Firenze and Pistoia Basket, a leading professional basketball organization in Italy. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4o0zWn8

Fall Break didn’t mean a quiet campus. @eloncomm buzzed with activity as 130 high school students and advisers arrived for Central Carolina J-Day, a daylong workshop dedicated to scholastic journalism and media education. Read more here: https://bit.ly/47dtX7q

Joshua Burgan L’25 learned the importance of personal connections with clients and honed his skills in medical malpractice law through a 10-week residency at a Winston-Salem, North Carolina, law firm. Read his story here: https://bit.ly/48CzpmG

Karrington Wallace L'25 is the inaugural recipient of the Dean George R. Johnson Scholarship, which recognizes excellence, intellect, and integrity. Now a third-year law student, Wallace has distinguished herself as a leader among peers. Read more here: https://bit.ly/42CeUCK

Javik Blake ’23 has been named MiLB Future Star of the Year. The Elon alumnus’ passion for “America’s pastime” and flair for storytelling have made him one of the brightest rising voices in professional baseball. Read more here: https://t.co/FeP3LdwwJ8 https://t.co/Vw2iy1qe2m

Elon University’s Liberal Arts Forum will host Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, on Oct. 23. Read more about the event: https://bit.ly/4hgkSPO

As part of its 25th anniversary celebration during Homecoming Weekend, Elon's School of Communications honored Anna Michelle Wilson '13 for her accomplishments as a showrunner and writer in Hollywood. https://bit.ly/3IKajb6

In between concerts and tailgating, Elon alumni who returned to their alma mater for 2025 Homecoming shared some of the best advice they received from mentors in college that still helps guide them today. Read their answers here: https://bit.ly/43oLR5U

Elon leaders dedicated the Toshio Sato Commons last week, as part of Homecoming & Reunion Weekend in a ceremony that recognized the university’s first international student and first four-year graduate from outside the United States. Full story here: https://bit.ly/42IwPYy

Elon Poll and the Knight Commission recently conducted a survey of NCAA Division I campus leaders that reveals deep concerns over the direction of Division I sports. Read the full survey here: https://t.co/ecEIKKlLe2 https://t.co/wukPd2mUzt

Colleagues in Elon’s DPT program call her “the word-smith.” That’s not just because Charity Johansson is quick to catch a missing comma or rework a clunky sentence, but she has been the one people turn to when they want to say something just right. https://bit.ly/3IWNUXQ

For Bodhi Hriciga, his life is not “just like riding a bike.” In fact, it is more like racing a bike through forests, on off-road dirt paths and alongside the cliffs of a mountain. Now, he’s racing through his first year at Elon. Read his story here: https://bit.ly/4nOTryy

Fall is upon us! Relive some of the biggest moments from September through our "The Month in Photos" series here: https://bit.ly/46W6uaS

Nearly two decades after graduating from Elon, Rob Marnell '06 is learning "the name of the game" that is the entertainment industry, now starring as Harry Bright in the Broadway revival of "Mamma Mia!" at the Winter Garden Theatre. More here: https://t.co/UNDe3DHzDU https://t.co/5kyY2gFFdN

Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer of all time, spoke with Elon alum Zora Stephenson '15 for Fall Convocation on Sept. 26 in Schar Center. Read more from the conversation and her meeting with Elon student-athletes ahead of the event: https://bit.ly/3ILdvD3

Award-winning author Alejandra Campoverdi turned the Common Reading Lecture into a conversation, taking questions from Elon students about her life of “extreme contradictions" detailed in her memoir "First-Gen." Read about her visit to Elon here: https://bit.ly/46MpnOo

Acorn Academy at Elon officially celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 18, 2025. The on-site child care and early learning facility opened in August for parents who are members of the Elon University community. https://bit.ly/3Iz49KB