Articles by Lauren Shoffner
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Alumni and friends celebrate during Evening for Elon event in New York City
September 20, 2023
Last Wednesday, Sept. 13, over 750 alumni, parents and friends gathered in the Big Apple to hear about the newest updates happening on Elon鈥檚 campus.
Alumni in Action: Alison Avery 鈥16 finds her passion in fundraising and advocating for others with Friedreich鈥檚 Ataxia
August 21, 2023
Diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare degenerative disease, Avery serves as an ambassador for others with the illness while also pursuing her passions through nonprofit work with the NFL Foundation.聽
Alumni in Action: Jack Corby 鈥22, from Phoenix to Fulbright
August 2, 2023
Jack Corby 鈥22 expands his horizons as a Fulbright Scholar teaching in Bulgaria, and finds his passion for education and community engagement.
Alumni in Action: Katherine Blunt 鈥15, from The Pendulum to The Wall Street Journal
July 14, 2023
Blunt has a career that exemplifies the experiential learning received at Elon, particularly in the School of Communications, and how one opportunity can change the entire trajectory of your career.
Donor generosity leads to academic success and global study for Raheem Murphy 鈥23
June 21, 2023
Murphy found lifelong friends through the Odyssey Scholars Program and the opportunity to study abroad because of donor generosity that helped him cover the costs of his education and travels.
The Inn at Elon hosts events connecting staff members with student scholarship recipients
June 19, 2023
The first Inn at Elon Scholarship recipients have been notified of their awards and events were held in their honor. These events brought university staff, students, and Inn at Elon employees together to celebrate and learn more about how these funds will change lives.
Alumni in Action: MacLean Wilson ’21 shares her faith through Campus Outreach in Zambia
June 6, 2023
Wilson lives abroad in Zambia where she uses her passion for Christian ministry and teaching students to connect with others in meaningful ways.
Alumni in Action: female founders support their communities and other women through shared entrepreneurial passion
May 24, 2023
These four alumnae represent the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership instilled in Elon students.
Family of Jordan Jeter 鈥16 endows Elon Experiences scholarship to support Black students
May 8, 2023
The 鈥淛ordan Jeter 鈥16 Elon Experiences Scholarship鈥 is a new endowment that will go into effect this fall. Jeter's family and friends donated $50,000 in his memory, honoring the legacy that he leaves behind at Elon.
Alumni in Action: Aaron Smith ’13 pivots on and off the court while advocating for other student-athletes
May 3, 2023
From sports dreams to leadership in higher education, Smith is a shining example of the resilience of an Elon graduate.