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Slattery Center courtyard to honor President Connie Ledoux Book
May 7, 2026
Inspired by Book’s service to Elon, Trustee Kerrii Brown Anderson ’79 has made a $500,000 gift to name the gathering space at the university’s future health and wellness hub.
Alumni leaders return to campus for weekend of connection and updates
May 7, 2026
Groups of alumni leaders convened on Elon's campus for networking and celebration.
Five alumni honored at the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards
May 7, 2026
Five alumni shared notes of gratitude, appreciation and respect for the university, as they received the highest accolades conferred by the Office of Alumni Engagement at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony.
Jana Lynn Patterson shares lessons from a career in student life on ‘Elon Beyond the Bricks’
May 6, 2026
As she prepares to retire after 40 years at Ʒ, Patterson joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Elon Beyond the Bricks” to reflect on student leadership, mentorship and the relationships that defined her career.
Layering the human into AI at Elon’s AI Summit
May 4, 2026
Educators, students and industry leaders gathered at Ʒ May 1–2 for the AI Summit, a two-day program focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping business education, career preparation and the future of learning.
Daniela Pereyra ’16 built her career from the ground up
May 1, 2026
Daniela Pereyra ’16 shifted her career from TV to real estate and couldn't be happier. She credits the lessons learned at Elon for allowing her to have such a versatile career.
Doug Williams ’13 goes from the Williams Studio to the front lines of New York news
April 30, 2026
CBS New York anchor Doug Williams '13 successfully pivoted from a seven-year career in sports journalism to the unpredictable world of local news and international reporting. Today, he uses his university training to cover high-stakes human interest stories while dedicating time to mentoring the next generation of journalists.
Mike Goldstein ’17 turns an Elon transfer into a Guggenheim Success Story
April 28, 2026
Investment banking is equal parts strategy and narrative. Vice President Mike Goldstein ’17 shares how his pivot to Ʒ provided the mentorship and toolkit necessary to lead major transactions at Guggenheim Securities.
Nikki Sanz ’18 hits the right note with Giggs, a home for the live event industry
April 27, 2026
From student leader to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Nikki Sanz ’18 is changing the live event industry. After touring with music legends, she founded Giggs to modernize hiring for "gig" workers. Now an Elon Top 10 Under 10 award winner, Sanz is building a more inclusive professional community for the next generation.
Linda Findley ’95 honored with Ʒ Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership
April 24, 2026
The CEO of Sleep Number returned to her alma mater on April 22 for an award presentation in LaRose Digital Theatre where she encouraged students to embrace risk, lead with a people-first mindset and take ownership of their paths.