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Alumna Joan Danieley ’82 makes generous estate gift to endow professorship
February 20, 2026
Danieley, who is the niece of the late Elon President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley ’46, is passionate about the lessons society and individuals can learn from exploring issues of identity, ancestry and cultural heritage.
Elon faculty, students and alumni to perform with Andrea Bocelli
February 18, 2026
Bocelli is currently on his Romanza – 30th Anniversary World Tour, and during the Raleigh, North Carolina stop, he will be joined by several members of the Elon community.
Della Marie Vickers McKinnon ’62 and her family story that helped shape the university
February 17, 2026
Della Marie Vickers McKinnon ’62 has witnessed Elon’s evolution through decades of change. Being a part of a remarkable five-generation family legacy that has both shaped the campus and deeply enriched the surrounding community.
Holly Miranda ’20 awarded Rotary Global Grant to support graduate study in Taiwan
February 17, 2026
With the support of Rotary International and this $30,000 grant, Miranda is currently earning her Master of Science in Global Health from National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan.
Exploring public opinion research with Stephanie Marken ’08 on a new episode of “Elon Beyond the Bricks”
February 12, 2026
Marken, a senior partner at Gallup and ’08 alumna, joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Elon Beyond the Bricks” to reflect on the responsibility of polling, measuring trust in higher education, and her Elon experience.
Childbirth course inspires students and shapes career paths beyond Elon
February 12, 2026
Professor Cynthia Fair in the Departments of Public Health and Human Service Studies teaches a class that helps students better understand childbirth, including the language, mechanics and cultural beliefs around human reproduction.
Inaugural AI Certificate for Professionals equips alumni with practical AI skills
February 11, 2026
The January program brought together alumni for hands-on training in practical, ethical and workplace-ready artificial intelligence skills.
Elon Los Angeles film grant recipients meet with students to share project insights
February 9, 2026
The three short films will have their world premiere this July at the first 51 Los Angeles Alumni Short Film Festival.
Yasmine Arrington Brooks ’15 expands ScholarCHIPS’ national reach after earning 2025 L’Oréal Paris Woman of Worth honor
February 4, 2026
The recognition follows her recent honor as a Top 10 CNN Hero in 2023, another milestone in the journey that began when she founded ScholarCHIPS, a nonprofit providing college scholarships and community support for students with incarcerated parents.
Arron Jones-Williams ’13 turns foster-care resilience into a company helping rescue dogs
February 4, 2026
Drawing on a childhood shaped by constant change, Arron Jones-Williams ’13 turned his optimism and drive into a business devoted to giving rescue dogs a second chance. Through Rescue Treats, he continues the spirit of leadership, compassion and connection he first discovered at Elon.