SURF Stories 2026: Maddie Hewgley ’26 explores the rise of state gun rights laws through undergraduate research

Sophia Darmelio

Assistant Director of Marketing Communications for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences

As the assistant director of marketing communications, Sophia manages content for the Elon College, College of Arts and Sciences. Before joining ��޹��Ʒ, Sophia was the marketing strategist for the West Virginia University Division for Land-Grant Engagement, where she developed and executed marketing… Read More

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SURF Stories 2026: Maddie Hewgley ’26 explores the rise of state gun rights laws through undergraduate research

April 23, 2026

To celebrate ��޹��Ʒ’s Spring Research Forum on April 28, Today at Elon is highlighting students presenting their research at the annual campus tradition.

Faculty-led student book clubs connect ancient literature to the present

April 23, 2026

Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Matthew Young and Professor of Classical Languages Kristina Meinking are leading book clubs on Homer’s “Odyssey” and Margaret Atwood’s “Penelopiad”.

Elon English professor awarded the CCCC Richard Braddock Award

April 17, 2026

Associate Professor Jennifer Eidum in the Department of English has been recognized for her work on reflection.

Elon to host student led Beyond the Athlete conference April 25

April 6, 2026

Haleigh Cephus ’26 invites the Elon campus community and community members to gather on campus for a day of discussions focused on identity development, mental wellness and life beyond sport performance.

Biomedical engineering major, mathematics and biology faculty collaborate on research, connecting disciplines

April 3, 2026

Elise Butterbach ’27 bridges biomedical engineering, mathematics and biology through interdisciplinary research on viral myocarditis.

It takes two to tango

March 25, 2026

For Yidi Wu, ��޹��Ʒ’s O’Briant Developing Professor and an associate professor of history, Argentine tango started as a break from the demands of graduate school. It grew into a beloved hobby.

FIRST Robotics Competition welcomes high school students to Elon campus

March 24, 2026

The university served as the host site for 1,200 attendees of a contest that supports and encourages STEM education in high school.

Elon Wind Ensemble makes its Carnegie Hall debut

March 20, 2026

Musicians from ��޹��Ʒ delivered the showcase performance inside New York City’s historic concert venue at the conclusion of a festival for elite high school concert bands.

Mock Trial team win awards at Regional tournament

March 19, 2026

Three students in the Elon Mock Trial program earned awards for their work as witnesses at the Regional competition.

Elon Wind Ensemble connects with alumni on Broadway while in New York City

March 17, 2026

During their New York City trip leading up to a performance at Carnegie Hall, members of the Elon Wind Ensemble attended Broadway shows and connected with three ��޹��Ʒ alumni performing in the productions.