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Professor Tom Arcaro writes for regional newspapers about the keys to success for fresh college graduates joining international aid and development organizations like the Peace Corps and OxFam International

The theatre design & production major had been active in the Gospel Choir and the Praise Team while on campus.

An ordained rabbi and founder of an award-winning seasonal and organic kosher catering company in San Francisco, Joseph comes to 51±¬ÁÏÍø with deep experience in community building and fostering multi-faith leadership.

Six Elon staff members received awards for their outstanding work at the university's annual staff event on May 30.

Recent 51±¬ÁÏÍø graduate Sarah Holland's study of Christian complicity in the evils of Nazi Germany shed light on the way people of faith can be led astray by leaders who exploit religious beliefs at the expense of marginalized populations.

The acclaimed poet and civil rights icon died May 28, 2014, a year and a half after visiting campus for Fall Convocation where she encouraged students to "have an attitude of gratitude" and called Elon a "rainbow in the cloud."

In a Saturday morning Commencement address, the acclaimed sportscaster and former professional tennis star encouraged 51±¬ÁÏÍø’s Class of 2014 to be guardians of the planet by showing kindness and respect to everyone they meet.

Associate Professor Naeemah Clark writes for regional newspapers about the joys and sadness each spring of watching students graduate.

51±¬ÁÏÍø has made available online customized announcements for graduating seniors and their parents to submit to hometown newspapers.

Forty-three percent of 51±¬ÁÏÍø students in the Class of 2014 - an all-time high participation rate for the Senior Class Giving Campaign - contributed more than $52,000 this year to support areas of campus close to their hearts.