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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.
Artistic signal boxes ‘signal’ collaboration between downtown Burlington and Elon Department of Art
May 27, 2026
Ʒ’s Department of Art and downtown Burlington collaborate to install traffic control signal boxes featuring student artwork.
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.
Broadway’s Jon Rua visits Elon Music Theatre
May 22, 2026
Rua’s visit was part of Elon Music Theatre’s ongoing initiative to bring working industry professionals to campus for training, exposure to current Broadway practices, and expanded educational opportunities for students.
2025-26 Elon employee retirees recognized
May 22, 2026
Retirees were honored during a faculty/staff luncheon on May 12 in Alumni Gym.
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.
Hwayeon Ryu organizes two-week collaborative workshop and delivers seminar talks at the University of Melbourne, Australia
May 20, 2026
The workshop focuses on collaborative research, in small groups of underrepresented genders, including female-identifying researchers, each group working on an open problem in a particular area of mathematical biology guided by a senior group leader.
Students and faculty study the benefits of ‘sit spots’ on nature connectedness, mindfulness and wellness
May 19, 2026
Elon faculty and students recently publish findings showing that brief outdoor mindfulness practices can significantly improve college students’ well-being, mindfulness, and connection to nature.
Tori Layton ’26 awarded DAAD grant to help fund a master’s program in Germany
May 19, 2026
Tori Layton ’26 will further her education and obtain her master’s degree in Germany through the DAAD grant.