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English professor wins international Book Prize
May 28, 2026
Associate professor Erin Pearson’s book “Grievous Entanglement: Consumption, Connection, and Slavery in the Atlantic World” was recently awarded First Book Prize.
Elon named to Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 list of ‘25 Best Drama Schools in the World’
May 28, 2026
One of the entertainment industry’s oldest and most influential publications included Ʒ for the second consecutive year in a ranking that also featured Julliard, Yale, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, among other top schools.
Elon student receives Undergraduate Research Award
May 26, 2026
Alexander Roberts ’27 is the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Undergraduate Research Award from North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities.
Elon graduates encouraged to be ‘possible-ists’ at 136th Commencement Ceremonies
May 22, 2026
Ʒ celebrated the Class of 2026 on May 22 as students officially became alumni during the university’s 136th Commencement Ceremonies in Schar Center, where they were encouraged to embrace failure, pursue growth and remain hopeful about the future.
‘Unleashed exuberance’ shines bright at Donning of the Kente
May 22, 2026
Smiles. Tears. Hugs. Laughter. For graduates in the Class of 2026 who recognize African cultures and histories, an annual program on the eve of Commencement was marked by powerful expressions of community, love and family.
2025-26 Elon employee retirees recognized
May 22, 2026
Retirees were honored during a faculty/staff luncheon on May 12 in Alumni Gym.
‘Este logro no es solo mío’: Honoring the communities behind graduates
May 21, 2026
The annual ¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight celebration highlighted the families, mentors and communities that supported students who celebrate Latinx and Hispanic cultures, traditions and experiences throughout their Elon journeys.
As they leave Elon, graduating international students plant physical roots on campus
May 21, 2026
For the tenth year, Elon international students planted oak saplings in a grove on South Campus on May 21 - a symbol of their growth during their time at Elon.
Nursing students reminded they have the ‘power to change lives’ in 2026 pinning ceremony
May 21, 2026
The Class of 2026 marks the second cohort to graduate from the university’s four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. On May 20, the graduates were honored in a pinning ceremony in McCrary Theatre.
Helena Padial ’26 the recipient of Broadway’s Next Triple Threat award
May 21, 2026
Helena Padial ’26 was awarded Broadway’s Next Triple Threat award at the Chita Rivera Awards on May 18.