Emergency and Crisis Response

• As a reminder, Campus Safety & Police will operate as normal, 24-hours per day, and can be reached at 336-278-5555.聽 They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators, who are available 24/7 throughout the summer.
• SAFEline is always available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with sexual and relationship violence response 鈥� it can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
• For urgent mental health needs, the Counselor On-Call is available at 336-278-2222.
• For any life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.

TimelyCare Virtual Medical and Mental Health Care 鈥� available all summer

• Telemedicine and telemental health services through TimelyCare will be available to all Elon students, regardless of whether they are enrolled in summer classes, as long as they are in the United States.
• Information is available on the TimelyCare page of the Division of Student Life website, and can also be accessed through the appointments pages of the Counseling Services and Student Health Services websites.

Campus services available during Summer Break

Below are the hours for student service operations during Summer Break.

Belk Library

• Belk Library will be open 8 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, May 28.
• Summer hours begin Saturday, June 1, and are as follows:
  • Mondays – Thursdays: 8 a.m.聽 鈥� 9 p.m.
  • Fridays: 8 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 9 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m.
  • Sundays: 12 p.m. 鈥� 5 p.m.
• Visit the for current library hours.

Campus Bookstore

• Starting Tuesday, May 26, the bookstore will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. It will be closed on Sundays and holidays coinciding with university closures.
• Visit the for information about hours or online shopping.

Campus Recreation

• Koury will be closed for an operations reset on Thursday, May 21, starting at 2 p.m., and will reopen on Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m. Summer hours for Campus Recreation facilities are the following:
  • Koury Center
    • Mondays 鈥� Fridays:聽 11 a.m. 鈥� 7 p.m.
  • Driving Range
    • Mondays 鈥� Fridays: noon 鈥� 7 p.m.
    • Saturdays and Sundays: 9 a.m. 鈥� 7 p.m.
    • Last bucket at 6 p.m.
• Visit the Campus Recreation website for more information.

Counseling Services

• No clinical appointments are available Monday, May 26, through Friday, May 30. Starting Monday, June 2, hours will include the following:
  • Administrative Office Hours: weekdays, 8 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m.
  • Clinical Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. 鈥撀� 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.
  • Closed weekends and holidays
• Call 336-278-7280 during administrative office hours or visit the Counseling Services website to schedule an appointment.
• Important updates on available services and聽online scheduling are available on the Counseling Services website.
• On-demand mental health support is available 24/7 throughout the summer using TimelyCare鈥檚 鈥淭alkNow鈥� service. For information about how to access the service, visit TalkNow on the Counseling Services website.

Elon Dining

• Starting Tuesday, May 26, Lakeside Dining Hall will be open weekdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be closed on most weekends and holidays coinciding with university closures.
• Additional hours may be available based on the camps and conference schedule.
• Menus and hours are always available .

Elon Express and Campus Transportation

• All Elon Express routes will stop service at the end of Wednesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Elon Express will resume routes in August with the start of the Fall semester.
• Elon Express schedules and routes and E-Ride Services are available online.

Moseley Center

• Starting Tuesday, May 26, the Moseley Center’s hours of operation are as follows:
  • Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 9 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.
  • Closed on Sundays
• Irazu Coffee will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 鈥� noon.
• Updated building hours of operation are available on the Moseley Center website.

Mail Services

• Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m.
• Closed weekends and holidays coinciding with University closures
• If you are in Elon for the summer (June & July) and would like to continue receiving mail and packages, you MUST complete the Summer Address Notification Form in .
• Visit the Summer Mail page for more information. This only applies to returning students, not students who have graduated.

Student Health Services

• Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026:
  • Appointments with a provider are available every Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m. and every other Wednesday beginning June 3 from 9 a.m. 鈥� 11:30 a.m. in the office and in Francis Center for SHS grads only from 12:40鈥�4:30 p.m.
  • Closed weekends and holidays.
  • Administrative staff will be available by phone Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.; closed for lunch from noon 鈥� 1 p.m.
• Call 336-278-7230 during operational hours to schedule an appointment or make an appointment online through the PhoenixHealth portal (instructions online).
• TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the summer.
• For information about how to access the service, visit the appointments page of the Student Health Services website.

Opening the celebration with remarks, Jon Dooley, vice president for Student Life, reflected on the division鈥檚 role in supporting and transforming students throughout their Elon journeys.

鈥淲e educate students and we transform lives,鈥� Dooley said.

Throughout his remarks, Dooley emphasized the importance of relationships and the meaningful impact Student Life professionals have on students both inside and outside the classroom. 鈥淭he relationships we build with students 鈥� and with each other 鈥� are our greatest assets,鈥� Dooley said

The celebration highlighted milestones from across the division and university, including launching the division鈥檚 new five-year plan, signing the Okanagan Charter, re-energizing the Hazing Prevention Coalition, expanding resources and communications for graduate students and being named one of the most promising places to work in student affairs for the sixth consecutive year.

The event also celebrated staff service milestones, departmental accomplishments, graduate apprentices, upcoming retirees and the professional achievements of colleagues across the division.

Special guests in attendance included Provost Rebecca Kohn and Vice President Emeritus Smith Jackson.

As the academic year comes to a close, the event served as a reflection on the collective care, collaboration and commitment that continue to shape the student experience at Elon.

Division of Student Life Award Recipients

Academic Partnership Award

The Academic Partnership Award is presented annually to a Student Life professional and department that worked closely with academic partners to design a program or service that purposefully integrates curricular and co-curricular experiences or connects social and intellectual activities in an intentional manner.

Professional: Boaz Avraham-Katz, Truitt Center

Department: Counseling Services

Administrative Professional Award

The Administrative Professional is presented annually to a Student Life administrative professional (hourly staff member) who exhibits exceptional ability, commitment, and excellence in supporting student success and departmental/divisional priorities and projects.

Professional: Catherine Little, administrative assistant for campus life/New Student Programs

Collaboration Award

The Collaboration Award is presented to an individual and department that has excelled in forming partnerships within and/or outside the Division of Student Life to enhance the student experience by advancing the division鈥檚 and/or the university鈥檚 priorities.

Professional: Sam Lopez, Student Involvement

Department: Campus Recreation

Inclusive Excellence Award

The Inclusive Excellence Award is presented to a professional and department that has demonstrated a commitment to fostering a positive campus climate and community through advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Professional: Emily Krechel, New Student Programs

Department: Student Care & Outreach

Innovation Award

The Innovation Award is presented to a professional and department that has developed new, unique programs, services, or ways of working to support our divisional mission and goals.

Professional: AK Krauss, Gender & LGBTQIA Center

Department: Gender & LGBTQIA Center

Mentoring Award

The Mentoring Award is presented annually to a Student Life professional who is an exceptional mentor to students and engages with them in purposeful student development activities.

Professional: Destiny Payne, New Student Programs

New Professional Award

The New Professional Award is presented to an individual serving in their first or second year at Elon聽who exhibits exceptional ability and commitment to work as a Student Life professional.

Professional: Ivie Shelton, Campus Recreation

Professional Achievement Award

The Professional Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the student affairs profession.

Professional: Jana Lynn Patterson

Professional Development Scholarship

The Professional Development Scholarship Award is designed to extend beyond those opportunities to provide employees with support for continued professional growth through participation in selected professional experiences. Participants are expected to develop a creative strategy for sharing insights and lessons learned with colleagues on campus.

Recipient: Callie Kelly, Health Promotion

Years of Service

5 Years聽

• Kirstin Boswell
• Meredith Harrison
• AK Krauss
• Cara Plasencia
• Tumi Shadreck
• Christina Wittstein

10 Years

• Shane Atkinson
• Callie Kelly
• Peter Tremblay

15 Years聽

• Jan Register
• Marilyn Slade

20 Years

• Susan Lindley
• Chris Troxler

40 Years

• Jana Lynn Patterson

Last Pop-Up Swap Shop of the semester

Monday, May 11, 4-6 p.m., Jimmy Powell Tennis Courts

Refresh your wardrobe at the final Pop-Up Swap Shop of the semester by trading clothes you no longer wear for new-to-you pieces. No items to swap? You can still participate by committing to a sustainable habit or donating fabric scraps to earn free clothing. Stop by to shop sustainably, connect with others, and give clothes a second life.

Spring 2026 Cram Jam: Gear up for Finals with SUB!

Tuesday, May 12, 8-11 p.m., Moseley Center and Lakeside Dining Hall

Need a study break before finals? Join the Student Union Board for this semester鈥檚 Cram Jam, featuring massage chairs, giveaways, crafts, great food, and more. Relax, recharge, and take a break from the stress with friends. This end-of-semester tradition is one you won鈥檛 want to miss. Visit for more details.

Reading day and Exam Week schedule

Reading Day is Tuesday, May 12

Final Exams are from Wednesday through Tuesday, May 13-19

Be sure to check the undergraduate exam week schedule, which is found online on the Registrar鈥檚 website. The site also includes information about exam absence and rescheduling policies.

Housing Move-Out Reminders

Make your move-out process stress-free by checking the steps for check-out information. Visit the Residence Life website for a full guide and checklist. Here are some key reminders:

• Residence halls close Wednesday, May 20, at 10 a.m.
• University-owned apartments and houses close Sunday, May 31, at 10 a.m.

Ask your RA, apartment manager, or house manager for further checkout instructions.

Don鈥檛 trash it!

Don鈥檛 Trash It! is 福利亚洲国产精品鈥檚 end-of-year move-out program that encourages students, faculty, and staff to donate items at various donation stations throughout campus, rather than putting reusable items in the trash. For a list of what can be collected and drop-off locations on- and off-campus. Learn more and sign up to volunteer at the collection stations on the Don鈥檛 Trash It website.

This is the last Phoenix Five message for the academic year.聽 Good luck on exams, enjoy your summer, and congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Her remarks reflected the evening鈥檚 themes of belonging, connection and growth as students, faculty and staff gathered to honor graduating seniors who have engaged in or identify with Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and traditions.

鈥淭his community met me where I was, and I have you all to thank for helping me find my way into it,” said Wible.

Throughout the evening, the celebration included award recognitions, a stole ceremony and concluded with student performances. Awards presented during the celebration included the Beacon Award, Asian Studies Awards, Academic Excellence Awards, Illumination Award, Radiance Award, Outstanding Senior Award and student-voted superlatives recognizing members of the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

The stole ceremony served as one of the ceremony鈥檚 most symbolic moments, symbolizing connection to heritage, identity and community. Along with their stole, students received a booklet of cards from prominent individuals who helped light their way during their Elon journey.

Co-designed by Tiffany Huang 鈥�23 and Alana Evora 鈥�24, the stole featured flower petals as a motif representing the diversity and individuality within the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

The design also aligned with the 2026 Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month theme, 鈥淒istinctly in Bloom, Growing Together,鈥� which resonated throughout the evening in the celebration鈥檚 remarks and intentional decor. Each table centerpiece highlighted a different flower representing various aspects of the Asian and Pacific Islander community. It also included mall booklet containing cards from people who have lit the way for their journey at Elon.

鈥淓ach flower represents the individuality and the uniqueness within our communities, whilst also reminding us of what ties all of us together,鈥� said George Dou, assistant director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education.

Dou also spoke about the importance of community and shared growth.

鈥淓ach senior participating in our ceremony tonight has traced a unique path in the way that they have bloomed during their time here at Elon,鈥� Dou said. 鈥淕rowth, in many ways, cannot happen without a community.鈥�

As the evening concluded, Wible reminded students that the spirit of community does not end with the night’s celebration, encouraging them to continue supporting and empowering each other beyond Elon.

鈥淭he light doesn鈥檛 go out when tonight ends 鈥� it goes with us into every room, every community and every person that needs to find their way in,鈥� Wible said.

2026 Award Recipients

Beacon Award聽

The Beacon Awards are given to two faculty or staff members who have gone above and beyond to be a beacon of support to the API community at 福利亚洲国产精品.

Beacon Award Recipients: Hillary Zaken, director of multifaith programming and engagement and Raj Ghoshal, associate professor of sociology

Illumination Award

The Illumination Award recognizes a student whose scholarship has shed light on the understanding of APISA identities, cultures, history or heritage.

Illumination Award Recipient: Emma Hash 鈥�26

Radiance Award

The Radiance Award recognizes a sophomore or junior student who has shown great dedication, passion, or awareness around API identities or topics at Elon. This individual has gone above and beyond to create a more inclusive and representative campus for Elon as a whole.

Radiance Award Recipient: Emily Wright 鈥�27

Brilliance Award

Formerly the Outstanding Senior Award, the Brilliance Award recognizes the leadership, dedication and the impact a graduating senior has made on the Asian and Pacific Islander community throughout their journey at Elon.

Brilliance Award Recipient: Reagan Wible 鈥�26

Student Superlatives聽

• Most Likely To Be In The API Room: Pagnapech Ngoun 鈥�26
• Most Likely To Be On A Reality TV Show: Olivia Mohil 鈥�27
• Most Likely To Brighten Your Day: Seleyna Bautista 鈥�26
• Busiest Bee: Lillian Chen 鈥�26

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, is rooted in the belief that leadership of exceptional quality and versatility in college should be recognized and encouraged. Since 1977, Elon鈥檚 Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa has advanced this mission by recognizing student achievement across disciplines.

Awards were presented by faculty and staff, including President Connie Ledoux Book; Jon Dooley, vice president for student life; and Deandra Little, associate provost for faculty affairs and professor of English.

William Moseley Brown Leadership Award

Presented by Elon鈥檚 Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, this award is given to the student who consistently demonstrates the highest ideals of Omicron Delta Kappa: scholarship, service, integrity, character and fellowship, including providing distinguished leadership to his or her peers. The award is named in honor of a former Elon faculty member and one of the founders of the national chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa.

William Moseley Brown Leadership Award Recipient: Maleah Proctor 鈥�26

Student Media Award

The Student Media Award is presented to the student who has contributed the most to advancing communications on campus during the current academic year.

Student Media Award Recipient: Cristina Madaio 鈥�26

Leadership Studies Award

The Leadership Studies Award is awarded annually to the senior Leadership Studies minor who has best exemplified the study of leadership as an academic discipline through excellence in related coursework, research and/or other scholarly contributions.

Leadership Studies Award Recipient: Lucy Hettinger 鈥�26

Hilaire Pickett 鈥�08 Leadership Grant

The Hilaire Pickett 鈥�08 Leadership Grant is an endowed scholarship presented to students participating in the Leadership Education and Development at Elon. Awards are granted to support students in their junior or senior years in pursuing leadership internships or legacy efforts. The students must demonstrate a significant commitment to their organizations and academics and actively contribute to the Elon community.

Hilaire Pickett 鈥�08 Leadership Grant Recipient: Cayce Becker 鈥�27

The PERCS Outstanding Ethnography Award

The PERCS Outstanding Ethnography Award recognizes the student who has conducted the most outstanding ethnographic research project at 福利亚洲国产精品, as judged by the quality of both the process and the product. The award is given by the Program for Ethnographic Research and Community Studies.

The PERCS Outstanding Ethnography Award Recipient: Jesse McCleary 鈥�26

Katharine duPont Weymouth Scholarship

Given in honor of alumnus Frank Lyon 鈥�71, the Katharine duPont Weymoutn Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the social sciences who has maintained an academic record of excellence and who is engaged in work that asks an important social science question or engages important social science methodology.

Katharine duPont Weymouth Scholarship Recipient: Tajallah Amirkil 鈥�27

W.L. Monroe Christian Education and Personality Award

Recipients of the W.L. Monroe Christian Education and Personality Award demonstrate citizenship and a strong desire to help others improve themselves. A trust created by the late W.L. Monroe Sr., who attended Elon in 1917, provides cash awards to the recipients.

W.L. Monroe Christian Education and Personality Award Recipients:聽Madeline Mitchener 鈥�26 and Caden Minnich 鈥�26

Truitt Center Reconciliation Award

The Truitt Center Reconciliation Award is presented to a student who best exemplifies the vision of Douglas G. Noiles and Edna Truitt Noiles 鈥�44, who endowed the program in the Vera Richardson Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, 鈥渢o enable Elon students to learn about their own and other faiths and to live lives of reconciliation.鈥�

Truitt Center Reconciliation Award Recipients: Benjamin Stern 鈥�26 and Gavin Michaud 鈥�26

Ella Brunk Smith Award

In honor of Ella Brunk Smith, wife of former Elon President L.E. Smith, the Ella Brunk Smith Award is presented to a female student in the senior class who has made significant contributions to the religious and moral life on campus.

Ella Brunk Smith Award Recipients: Lauren Bedell 鈥�26 and Abby Krause 鈥�26

Martha Smith Award for Women鈥檚, Gender and Sexualities Studies

The Martha Smith Award for Women鈥檚, Gender and Sexualities Studies award is given in honor of the founding mothers of the women鈥檚 and gender studies program at 福利亚洲国产精品, to recognize the achievements 鈥� both academic and activist in nature 鈥� of a graduating senior women鈥檚, gender and sexualities studies minor.

Martha Smith Award for Women鈥檚, Gender and Sexualities Studies Recipient: Athena Vizuete 鈥�26

Iris Holt McEwen Community Service Award

The Iris Holt McEwen Community Service Award is presented to a student whose service to Elon and the larger community exemplifies the generosity of spirit and dedication to Iris Holt McEwen’s philanthropy.

Iris Holt McEwen Community Service Award Recipient: Anna Gilbert 鈥�27

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award

The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award is presented to graduating seniors, alumni and community members of selected colleges and universities in the Southern United States for excellence of character and service to humanity.鈥� At Elon, two graduating seniors and one faculty or staff member are recognized annually for their honesty, morality, ethics, integrity, responsibility, determination, courage and compassion.

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Recipients: Anya Brati膰 鈥�26, Noah Biggers 鈥�26, and Jana Lynn Patterson, associate vice president for Student Life and dean of student health and well-being

John W. Barney Memorial Award

John W. Barney Memorial Award recognizes the senior(s) with the highest cumulative 颅GPA. Colleagues, former students, and friends of the late John W. Barney established this award in his honor. Barney graduated from Elon in 1910 and was a faculty member for over three decades.

John W. Barney Memorial Award Recipient: Anya Brati膰 鈥�26

Remarks were delivered by Anya Brati膰 鈥�26, 2025鈥�26 Student Government Association president, President Emeritus Leo M. Lambert and Whitney Gregory, dean of students, who closed the ceremony. The event also highlighted the impact of Elon student leaders in the greater Burlington and Alamance communities, noting that 20,403 hours of service were logged through Phoenix Serve, each of which was connected to at least one student organization.

A new addition this year was the implementation of the Standards of Excellence program by Student Involvement, encouraging chapters to reflect on their growth and development. From this program, top-performing fraternity and sorority community chapters were selected by council, recognizing those that demonstrated strong performance and a commitment to leadership and continuous improvement.

The following students, organizations and chapters were recognized for their achievements:

Faculty & Staff Awards

Barbara H. Carlton Outstanding Advisor of the Year

Named in honor of Barbara H. Carlton, former SGA advisor and Director of Student Activities, the Barbara H. Carlton Outstanding Advisor of the Year award recognizes an advisor鈥檚 dedication, hard work and time invested in supporting their student organization.

Barbara H. Carlton Outstanding Advisor of the Year Recipient:聽Abdul Malik Harrison 鈥�21, advisor of the Black Student Union

G. Smith Jackson Award for Outstanding Student Mentorship

The G. Smith Jackson Award recognizes an undergraduate student who exemplifies excellence in peer mentoring, serving as both a supportive friend and a role model who encourages fellow students in their academic and personal growth.

G. Smith Jackson Award for Outstanding Student Mentorship Recipient:聽Daniel Pupo 鈥�26, SPARKS Peer Health Education.

Gerald Francis Award for Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year

Presented to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching and mentoring, the Gearld Francis Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year award honors those who elevate the student experience through dynamic instruction, intentional mentorship and a profound impact on student learning and development.

Gerald Francis Award for Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Recipient: Rozana Carducci, advisor to Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and associate professor of education and graduate director of the Master of Higher Education

Brian O鈥橲hea Outstanding Service to Students Award

Named in honor of Brian Charles O鈥橲hea, a former staff member known for serving the student body beyond his formal responsibilities, this award recognizes a staff member who consistently exceeds expectations in their role.

Brian O鈥橲hea Outstanding Service to Students Award Recipient: Andrew Moffa, assistant director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life

Student Organization Awards

Outstanding New Student Organization

The Outstanding New Student Organization Award recognizes the dedication and hard work required to launch and grow a new organization, honoring the commitment and creativity needed to make a meaningful impact on campus. Eligible organizations must have been recognized by 福利亚洲国产精品 within the past two years, but no less than three months ago.

Outstanding New Student Organization Recipient: The Student Nurses Association

Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year Award for FSC Members

The Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year Award for FSC Members honors new members of the Fraternity and Sorority Community who demonstrate strong commitment to their organizations and show potential for meaningful impact.

Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year Award for FSC Members Recipient: Isis Ruiz-Nunez 鈥�26, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc.

Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year for Non-FSC members

The Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year Award for Non-FSC Members recognizes new members who demonstrate outstanding commitment and show strong potential to make a positive impact within their organizations.

Dr. Jana Lynn Patterson Student Organization Newcomer of the Year for Non-FSC Members Recipient: Sam Deutsch 鈥�29, College Republicans

Reverend Richard McBride Campus/Greater Community Involvement Award

The Reverend Richard McBride Campus and Greater Community Involvement Award recognizes a non-service-based organization that has significantly contributed to the general welfare of the campus and the greater community through service, positively impacting students, faculty, staff and the broader Elon community.

Reverend Richard McBride Campus/Greater Community Involvement Award Recipient: Parent’s Night Out

Student Organization of the Year (more than 30 members)

The Student Organization of the Year Award (more than 30 members) recognizes a student organization that has demonstrated excellence throughout the academic year.

Student Organization of the Year (more than 30 members) Recipient: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Student Organization of the Year (less than 30 members)

The Student Organization of the Year Award (less than 30 members) recognizes a student organization that has demonstrated excellence throughout the academic year.

Student Organization of the Year (less than 30 members) Recipient: The International Relations Club

Student Organization Committee of the Year

The Student Organization Committee of the Year Award recognizes a committee of four to ten members that has excelled in enhancing their organization by setting or advancing a clear vision and working diligently to achieve it.

Student Organization Committee of the Year Recipient: Alpha Omicron Pi鈥檚 2026 executive board

Outstanding Program or Event Award for FSC Members

The Outstanding Program or Event Award for FSC Members recognizes a student-led event or program that enhanced the university community through creative approaches, engaged diverse student audiences and demonstrated effective planning and execution.

Outstanding Program or Event Award for FSC Members Recipient: Yoga on the Yard: Puppy Edition hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Outstanding Program or Event Award for Non-FSC Members

The Outstanding Program or Event Award for Non-FSC Members recognizes a student-led event or program that enhanced the university community through creative approaches, engaged diverse student audiences and demonstrated effective planning and execution.

Outstanding Program or Event Award for Non-FSC Members Recipient: African Night hosted by the African Diaspora of Elon

Outstanding Collaboration Award for FSC Members

The Outstanding Collaboration Award for FSC Members recognizes a collaborative effort between organizations that positively impacted students on campus through demonstrated teamwork and partnership.

Outstanding Collaboration Award for FSC Members Recipient: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for their Pretty lOvE Week

Outstanding Collaboration Award for Non-FSC members

The Outstanding Collaboration Award for Non-FSC Members recognizes a collaborative effort between student organizations that positively impacted students on campus through demonstrated teamwork and partnership.

Outstanding Collaboration Award for Non-FSC Members Recipient: Dumplings Across Cultures by the Chinese Club, Italian Club and the Latinx-Hispanic Union

Top Performing Fraternity and Sorority Community Chapters

This year, Student Involvement launched the Standards of Excellence program, encouraging chapters to engage in intentional reflection and growth across key areas, including intellectual development, membership development, chapter operations, responsibility, health and safety and, when applicable, housing operations.

Each chapter concluded the year by presenting its progress and accomplishments to a panel of faculty and staff from across the institution. The chapters recognized today represent the highest level of achievement among all 31 chapters, exemplifying excellence, accountability and leadership within their respective councils.

• Interfraternity Council: Beta Theta Pi.
• Multicultural Greek Council: Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc.
• Panhellenic Association: Alpha Chi Omega
• National Pan-Hellenic Council: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Individual Student Leader Awards

Janice R. Ratliff Student Organization聽 Member of the Year

The Janice R. Ratliff Student Organization Member of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding individual who contributes significant time and energy to their organization in a role not defined by a formal leadership position. The recipient exemplifies hard work, determination and a commitment that plays a vital role in their organization鈥檚 success.

Janice R. Ratliff Student Organization Member of the Year Recipient: Diana Jimenez-Carreno 鈥�26, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc.

Student Organization Officer of the Year

The Student Organization Officer of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding individual who dedicates their time and energy to their organization and leads with commitment, character and integrity, playing a vital role in guiding the organization through both challenges and successes.

Student Organization Officer of the Year Recipient: Megan Logue 鈥�26, Alpha Omicron Pi

Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award

Named after one of 福利亚洲国产精品鈥檚 most distinguished leaders, the Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award recognizes exemplary student leaders who may not hold formal titles such as officer or president, but demonstrate a deep commitment to their organizations. These students dedicate their time and play a vital role in helping their organizations grow and develop. This award recognizes two students annually, including one from the Fraternity and Sorority Community and one from a non-Fraternity and Sorority organization.

• Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award FSC Member Recipient: Bailey Skinner 鈥�26, Alpha Chi Omega
• Dr. J. Earl Danieley Leadership Award Non-FSC Member Recipient: Salome Onikolase 鈥�26, African Diaspora of Elon

Margie Watkins National Pan-Hellenic Council Member of the Year

Named after a former staff member who supported the Fraternity and Sorority Community, the Margie Watkins National Pan-Hellenic Council Member of the Year Award recognizes leaders in the NPHC community who have made significant contributions to Elon and the broader Fraternity and Sorority Community.

Margie Watkins National Pan-Hellenic Council Member of the Year Recipient: Haleigh Cephus 鈥�26, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Elizabeth Fleurean Panhellenic Association Member of the Year

Named after a former student and member of Phi Mu, the Elizabeth Fleurean Panhellenic Association Member of the Year Award is presented to a student who exemplifies the values of the Fraternity and Sorority Community and the Panhellenic Association.

Elizabeth Fleurean Panhellenic Association Member of the Year Recipient: Elyse Schwartz 鈥�27, Alpha Omicron Pi

Interfraternity Council Member of the Year

Recipient: Will Coughenour 鈥�26, Sigma Pi

Multicultural Greek Council Member of the Year

Recipient: Reagan Wible 鈥�26, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority Inc.

Curiosity Can Change Our Campus: Viewpoints Dialogue Dinner

Wednesday, May 6, 4-6 p.m., McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion

Join the 2025-26 Viewpoints fellows for an evening of dialogue, debate and dinner. Students will rotate through small group conversations led by the fellows, using role plays and case studies to practice curious disagreement and civil dialogue. Join student leaders from various organizations, such as, the Milk Club, Elon Muslim Society, Sierra Student Coalition, Arabic Language Organization, American Studies Club, Limitless, Divine Embers and Students for Peace and Justice for this campus-wide Dialogue Dinner. Food from Taaza sets the table for connection, making space for meaningful conversation across differences. .

America 250 Events

250 Block Party, Food Truck Frenzy & Greek Fest

Wednesday, May 6, 5-8 p.m., Young Commons & Haggard Ave.

The Student Union Board, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association and the President’s Office are coming together to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with the biggest block party of the year 鈥� featuring food trucks, inflatables, aerial performances, carnival games, music and more! Visit for more information.

Wind Ensemble Concert: A Semiquincentennial Celebration

Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., McCrary Theatre

In honor of our country鈥檚 250th year of independence, the Elon Wind Ensemble will be celebrating by performing Americana works. Featuring soprano soloist, Polly Cornelius, this concert will be one to remember. Sponsored by the Department of Performing Arts.

Registration Deadline for Summer Break Transportation Shuttles

Deadline Thursday, May 7

Flying home for summer? Don鈥檛 miss the final deadline to reserve your airport shuttle through Elon鈥檚 Transportation Services. Shuttle service is provided to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO-PTI) in Greensboro and the Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh in preparation for summer break. Sign up by Thursday, May 7, to guarantee a spot on one of the shuttles. Details and the registration link can be found on the .

Elon Hosting CAA Softball Championship

May 6-9, Hunt Softball Park

The Elon Phoenix will be hosting the CAA Softball Championships this week at Hunt Softball Park. The 6-seed Phoenix will take on Campbell at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Check out the bracket and all the details on the .

Time to Verify Student Health Insurance for Fall 2026

All full-time undergraduate, graduate and law students enrolling for Fall 2026 must complete the . Students received an email this week with details and instructions on how to verify coverage or enroll in the university-sponsored plan. The deadline for compliance is June 1, 2026. For questions, please contact healthinsurance@elon.edu.

Grounded in a legacy of honoring Black excellence, the program reflects its enduring impact at Elon through resilience, achievement and a deep commitment to advancing equity, belonging and community both on campus and beyond.

The program included opening remarks from Abdul-Malik Harrison, assistant director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education, followed by an invocation from the Rev. Kirstin Boswell, university chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement. Remarks were given by President Connie Ledoux Book, and a special video tribute was presented in honor of Janice Ratliff, who passed away earlier this year.

鈥淚n recognition of a remarkable legacy, we honor Janice Ratliff, who devoted more than 35 years of service to 福利亚洲国产精品, shaping generations of students through her work in Student Life,鈥� said Maleah Proctor 鈥�26, Black Student Union president, during the awards ceremony. 鈥淗er legacy lives through the many students she mentored and uplifted, and through the historic recognition of being the first Black staff member to have a campus building named in her honor.鈥�

New to this year鈥檚 ceremony were the Legacy and Community Impact awards, recognizing undergraduate students, faculty, staff, organizations and departments whose leadership, advocacy, creativity and innovation have strengthened Black communities and advanced inclusion at Elon.

The new honors include the Glenda Phillips-Hightower Trailblazer Award, the Eugene Perry Legacy Award, the Community Impact Awards (Agendas of Change and Innovator in Empowerment) and the Creative Leadership in Artistic Expression Award.

Additional honors recognized academic achievement, including students named to the dean鈥檚 list (3.5 GPA) and the President鈥檚 Award, which recognizes students earning no lower than an A-, the Elon Black Alumni Network Scholarship and the Wilhelmina Boyd AAASE Scholar Award.

Elon Black Alumni Network Scholarship Award

The Elon Black Alumni Network (EBAN) strives to unite and represent the interests of 福利亚洲国产精品鈥檚聽 Black alumni and students by fostering empowerment, connection and celebration within Elon鈥檚 Black community. In 2007, EBAN established a scholarship fund to help make an Elon education accessible to Black students. This fund reached a significant milestone in 2023, achieving a $1 million endowment, further strengthening its ability to support future generations.

Elon Black Alumni Network Scholarship Recipient:聽Laila Cottman 鈥�28 and Kavalon Mills 鈥�27

Elon Experiences Awards

The Elon Experiences Awards honor students who exemplify the university鈥檚 commitment to engaged learning through transformative action, global perspective, and meaningful impact. These awards recognize students whose leadership, service, research, global engagement and internship experiences have significantly advanced and enriched Black communities.

Global Engagement Award

The Global Engagement Award celebrates students who have excelled in study abroad or global learning, deepening intercultural understanding and awareness. This award recognizes students who have engaged in global experiences that have enhanced their understanding of Black diasporic cultures and fostered cross-cultural solidarity.

Global Engagement Award Recipient:聽Kendall Lytle 鈥�26

Internship Award

The Internship Award recognizes students whose professional internships demonstrate exceptional performance, impact and the ability to connect classroom learning with workplace success. This award celebrates students whose internships have involved work that supports or advocates for Black communities, promoting diversity and inclusion in professional settings.

Internship Award Recipient:聽Andrea Camo Conde 鈥�26

Leadership Award

The Leadership Award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in organizations, initiatives, or campus life, inspiring others through their vision and service. This award honors students whose leadership has advanced racial equity, fostered an inclusive campus environment and empowered Black communities.

Leadership Award Recipients:聽Will Lankford 鈥�26 and Maleah Proctor 鈥�26

Service & Civic Engagement Award

The Service & Civic Engagement Award honors students whose sustained commitment strengthens Black communities through service efforts that foster community empowerment, address systemic challenges and/or promote social justice and equity.

Service & Civic Engagement Award Recipient:聽Kristina 鈥淜rissy鈥� Randolph 鈥�26

Undergraduate Research Award

The Undergraduate Research Award honors students who contribute to the creation of new knowledge through research or creative activity. This award recognizes students whose research has advanced the understanding of issues affecting Black communities, contributing to academic discourse and social change.

Undergraduate Research Award Recipient:聽Haleigh Cephus 鈥�26 and Niara Legette 鈥�26

Legacy Awards

The Legacy Awards are the highest honors of the Phillips-Perry Excellence Awards. Named after Glenda Phillips-Hightower and Eugene Perry, these awards honor the courage, resilience and determination that redefined what was possible at Elon and laid out the foundation for greater equity and inclusion.

Glenda Phillips-Hightower Trailblazer Award

Recipients of this award honor Glenda Phillips-Hightower鈥檚 trailblazing spirit by demonstrating perseverance, uplifting others through mentorship and advocacy, and fostering a stronger sense of belonging within the Elon community.

Glenda Phillips-Hightower Trailblazer Award Recipient:聽Jordyne Lewis 鈥�27

Eugene Perry Legacy Award

Recipients of this award honor Eugene Perry鈥檚 legacy by breaking barriers, excelling in their pursuits, and creating opportunities for others, fostering inclusion through mentorship, advocacy or innovation.

Eugene Perry Legacy Award Recipient:聽Mackenzie Perry 鈥�26

Community Impact Awards

The Community Impact Awards celebrate students, organizations or departments who make meaningful contributions to the Black experience at Elon and communities beyond the campus. These awards honor leadership, creativity and innovation in advancing equity, inclusion, wellness, and cultural expression. Recipients are recognized for their efforts to uplift Black voices, foster community and create a positive, lasting impact.

Agents of Change Award

The Agents of Change Award recognizes a student, campus organization or university department that has led initiatives resulting in meaningful community impact. It celebrates leadership, empowerment and a commitment to inclusion and equity by honoring those who elevate underrepresented voices and foster environments of belonging, connection and opportunity that strengthen Black communities at Elon and beyond.

Agents of Change Award Recipient:聽Nailah Ware 鈥�26

Innovator in Empowerment Award

The Innovator in Empowerment Award honors students who demonstrate creativity and innovation in advancing wellness, equity and success within Black communities. Recipients are recognized for developing ideas, initiatives, or approaches that positively impact individuals, promote inclusion and opportunity and strengthen community. Honorees exemplify originality, problem-solving and the ability to create meaningful change that supports the well-being, advancement, and visibility of Black communities on campus and beyond.

Innovator in Empowerment Award Recipient:聽Nailah Ware 鈥�26

Creative Leadership in Artistic Expression Award

The Creative Leadership in Artistic Expression Award honors students who demonstrate leadership and excellence in artistic expression, such as music, dance, visual arts, spoken word or other creative forms. Recipients are recognized for their vision, creativity and initiative in amplifying Black cultural expression and fostering community on campus. The award celebrates students whose artistic contributions inspire, uplift, and engage others, building spaces of pride, connection, and visibility for Black communities.

Creative Leadership in Artistic Expression Award Recipient:聽Madison McCrainey 鈥�26

The Wilhelmina Boyd African & African American Studies at Elon (AAASE) Award

The Wilhelmina Boyd AAASE Scholar Award was created in the Spring of 2008 to honor the work and contributions of Professor Wilhelmina Boyd鈥檚 18 years of service to 福利亚洲国产精品 and African & African-American Studies. The award recipient must be a graduating senior with an African & African-American Studies minor, a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA in the minor of 3.2. In addition, the recipient must demonstrate a commitment to African & African-American Studies as demonstrated through coursework, citizenship/community engagement, scholarship and student activities/leadership.

Wilhelmina Boyd AAASE Scholar Award Recipient:聽Kendall Lytle 鈥�26

Held in conjunction with National Health Promoting Campuses Week, the event aligns with Elon鈥檚 effort to build a healthier campus community.

鈥淗ealthEU Day reflects our commitment to building a campus where well-being is embedded in every aspect of the student experience,鈥� said Jana Lynn Patterson, dean of student health and well-being, associate vice president for Student Life and assistant professor. 鈥淚t鈥檚 about creating an environment where students, faculty and staff are supported in thriving every day.鈥�

HealthEU Day鈥檚 design puts that commitment into action, supporting the campus community.

鈥淲ell-being is not built in one day, but this event creates space to pause, reflect and try new practices 鈥� especially at a time in the semester when students are balancing exams, assignments and other commitments,鈥� said Anu R盲is盲nen, director of HealthEU initiatives and assistant professor.

Throughout the day, campus partners connected with students, faculty, and staff, fostering connections and highlighting how well-being is supported across the university.

鈥淥ur work is centered on helping students find a sense of meaning and belonging,鈥� said Jan Register, administrative assistant in the Truitt Center.

That sense of belonging is strengthened through community.

鈥淏eing supported by a community is essential to health and well-being,鈥� said Hillary Zaken, director of multifaith programming and engagement. 鈥淓vents like this create opportunities to connect with resources and with each other.鈥�

Campus partners hosted activities across campus, including College Coffee with campus partners, opportunities to sample, health-forward food with Elon Dining, sessions with Fleet Feet, Drum, De-Stress and Decompress, CommUnity Field Day, Pickleball Smash and the STARS Celebration.

These activities gave students, faculty and staff space to explore what well-being looks like in practice and the variety of ways to engage with well-being on campus

鈥淗ealthEU Day shows how every part of campus contributes to well-being,鈥� said Stephanie Vaughn, practice manager. 鈥淚t highlights the many ways students, faculty and staff can find support and stay connected.鈥�

While HealthEU Day offered a moment to pause, students also reflected on how to sustain well-being in their daily lives and what it means to them.

鈥淲ellness is about maintaining what you learn, Benji Altmann 鈥�26 said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 eating well and staying active beyond just days like this.鈥�

Expanding on Altman鈥檚 philosophy about wellness, Mindy Monroe 鈥�26 stated, 鈥淲ellness is about taking time for yourself and caring for both your mind and body.鈥�

Students also emphasized the importance of maintaining well-being while navigating the demands of college life.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 important as a college student to keep up with your personal health and well-being,鈥� Gigi Maiorana 鈥�29 said. 鈥淲ith classes and extracurriculars, it can get stressful, so having a day like this helps remind us to take care of ourselves.鈥�

Staff members also emphasized that prioritizing well-being extends beyond students.

鈥淚t鈥檚 important to prioritize both student and employee well-being,鈥� said Laura McGuire, admissions counselor. 鈥淓vents like HealthEU Day highlight the different resources and support systems available across campus.鈥�

That commitment to well-being is shared across the campus community.

鈥淗ealth and well-being are a shared responsibility across campus,鈥� said Kassidy Puckett, assistant director of admissions for event programming. 鈥淭aking time to focus on it, even for a day, helps remind us to carry those practices into our daily lives.鈥�

As the day came to a close, a common theme emerged: well-being at Elon extends beyond a single event. HealthEU Day highlights the university鈥檚 commitment to health and well-being, which takes shape through daily habits, personal reflection, and shared care among students, faculty and staff.

鈥淪ustainability, health and wellness are deeply connected because the health of people is inseparable from the health of the environments we live in,鈥� said Kelly Harer, associate director of sustainability for education and outreach. 鈥淐lean air, safe water, nutritious food systems and access to green spaces all support both environmental sustainability and human wellbeing.鈥�

A group of Elon students learned firsthand how these connections can come to life during an alternative break experience.

Alternative breaks, coordinated by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, provide students with opportunities to engage in experiential learning while serving the community. Each experience is student-led, with coordinators playing a key role in shaping the experience, including selecting the location, theme and building relationships with community partners. Additionally, two faculty or staff members are a part of each program and serve as learning partners with the student leaders.

“Alternative break experiences immerse students in communities and allow them to understand a place through its history and culture, while also allowing them to learn from and work alongside community leaders and residents,鈥� said Bob Frigo, assistant dean and director of Kernodle Center for Civic Life. 鈥淭hat combination is a truly powerful community-based engaged learning opportunity.”

For the recent trip to Savannah, Georgia, Betsy Knapp 鈥�28 and Nivea Millner 鈥�26 served as student coordinators, with support from Kaylee Hudson G鈥�26 and Kassidy Puckett ’24 G鈥�26. When Knapp and Millner met last spring to plan the experience, one interest quickly emerged: sustainability.

鈥淲e recognized that many students on campus are passionate about environmental issues, further reinforcing our decision,鈥� Knapp said. 鈥淎s I learned more about the environmental challenges facing Savannah and the work local organizations are doing to address them, it confirmed that sustainability would be a meaningful and relevant focus.鈥�

Knapp and Millner鈥檚 perspectives were also reflected among the students on the trip.

鈥淎lmost all of the participants on our trip had an existing connection with sustainability either through service or their major,鈥� Millner said. 鈥淭he experience became less about understanding the issue itself and more about connecting with the community we are seeking to serve and strengthening connections with other students at Elon.鈥�

This shared foundation shaped how students approached their work throughout the week.

Sustainability in action

Through partnerships with organizations, such as Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Re: Purpose Savannah and the Ocean Discovery Center, students engaged in hands-on work addressing food insecurity, environmental conservation and community education.

But beyond the service itself, students began to see sustainability not just as environmental action, but as a reflection of everyday choices and their impact on others.

For some, that realization began with access to food. One student reflected on the privilege of choosing what to eat – something that became more apparent while working with Second Harvest, where even slightly damaged food could make a meaningful difference to someone else.

鈥淚t got me thinking that I am one of the people who is privileged enough to choose the box that is 鈥榩retty enough鈥� to eat, Mealnie Alarcon 鈥�29 said. 鈥淪ome people just don鈥檛 have that privilege.鈥�

Others were struck by how small actions can create a large-scale impact.

鈥淚n just two hours at Second Harvest, we were able to make 4,100 meals,鈥� Knapp shared enthusiastically. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 such a small time commitment, but it really makes a big difference in the community.鈥�

On Tybee Island, the connection between environmental health and community well-being came into focus. As students began collecting trash around the beach, the sheer number of items they collected became evidence of how individual behavior can affect entire ecosystems.

鈥淚t鈥檚 interesting to see how much of an issue trash is, just looking at all that we picked up today,鈥� Knapp said.

This reflection led students to rethink not only how they engage in cleanup efforts, but how they can prevent harm in the first place.

鈥淲henever you put effort into trying to make an impact, you can see a greater impact,鈥� Millner said. 鈥� You should also make sure you鈥檙e not contributing to the problem.鈥�

Service enhancing well-being

These experiences also shaped students鈥� own well-being. For some, the trip provided a mental reset.

鈥淚 have a lot of things going on right now, Alarcon expressed. 鈥淭his trip was an escape. I got a mental break from these things going on campus.鈥�

For others, it created opportunities to build new relationships, strengthen leadership skills and engage more deeply with the communities around them.

鈥淚t lets people meet other people,鈥� Millner said. 鈥淔orcing you to talk to each other and figure things out together.鈥�

That sense of connection expanded beyond undergraduate students. Hodson and Puckett both noted how the experience supported their professional growth and deepened their engagement with students.

鈥淚t鈥檚 allowed me to build more relationships with students outside of my office,鈥� Puckett said.

鈥淭he experience has given me different ways and tools to get out in the community and meet and talk to other people,鈥� Hodson added.

By the end of the week, sustainability was no longer just about protecting the planet. It became a way of thinking 鈥� one rooted in care for people, places and the environment.

鈥淏y spending a week immersed in a community working closely with community partners, students get to see how these organizations play a crucial role in creating healthy and sustainable communities,鈥� said Andrew Moffa, assistant director of the Kernodle Center.