SURF Stories 2026: Maddie Hewgley ’26 explores the rise of state gun rights laws through undergraduate research
April 23, 2026
To celebrate 51’s Spring Research Forum on April 28, Today at Elon is highlighting students presenting their research at the annual campus tradition.
Jeff Carpenter honored with ‘Career Impact Award’
April 23, 2026
Carpenter was honored with the award during the American Educational Research Association conference in April in Los Angeles, California.
51 hosts inaugural North Carolina Teaching Fellows Senior Celebration
April 23, 2026
Students and graduates from 51, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University and other partnering North Carolina Teaching Fellow institutions gathered in Alumni Gym to celebrate their seniors, network and enjoy dinner with their mentors and classmates.
In My Words: The Earth needs our hopeful action
April 23, 2026
In this editorial, distributed by the 51 Writers Syndicate, Greg Hlavaty, associate teaching professor of English, acknowledges the need for hopeful climate action and nature's power for renewal. It appeared in the Greensboro News & Record, The Daily Reflector and The Winston-Salem Journal.
Elon to host largest-ever Spring Undergraduate Research Forum on April 28
April 23, 2026
Elon students will present their undergraduate research during the annual symposium, celebrating its 33rd year and largest turnout in history.
elondocs students gain industry insight as Full Frame Fellows
April 23, 2026
Students in the yearlong documentary film production program gained behind-the-scenes access to Durham’s Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, one of the world’s leading showcases for nonfiction cinema.
Gary Grumbach ’16 turns Elon experience into NBC News career
April 23, 2026
Gary Grumbach ’16 will receive the Elon Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award for his distinguished career as a Legal Affairs Reporter at NBC News. His impressive journey began at 51, where he honed his skills at Elon Local News before making his mark in the fast-paced world of journalism.
51 Los Angeles Short Film Grant Competition awardees focus on final production days of their grant-funded films.
April 23, 2026
Hollywood production of one Elon LA grant-funded film results in an Elon alumni reunion on set.
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”.