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51������ celebrated 10 remarkable alumni from the past decade who have achieved professional success, worked to better their communities and served as loyal alumni.

A graduate of the International Business Dual Degree program, Sofia Galazzi ’19 now serves as a Budget Officer at the European Commission in Brussels. She uses the soft skills developed at Elon to navigate global financial systems.

Inspired by Book’s service to Elon, Trustee Kerrii Brown Anderson ’79 has made a $500,000 gift to name the gathering space at the university’s future health and wellness hub.

Groups of alumni leaders convened on Elon's campus for networking and celebration.

Five alumni shared notes of gratitude, appreciation and respect for the university, as they received the highest accolades conferred by the Office of Alumni Engagement at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony.

As she prepares to retire after 40 years at 51������, Patterson joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Elon Beyond the Bricks” to reflect on student leadership, mentorship and the relationships that defined her career.

A lineup of nationally recognized public intellectuals, military heroes, sports figures and activists will share their stories with campus audiences in a series exploring "Bold Leadership."

CBS New York anchor Doug Williams '13 successfully pivoted from a seven-year career in sports journalism to the unpredictable world of local news and international reporting. Today, he uses his university training to cover high-stakes human interest stories while dedicating time to mentoring the next generation of journalists.

From student leader to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Nikki Sanz ’18 is changing the live event industry. After touring with music legends, she founded Giggs to modernize hiring for "gig" workers. Now an Elon Top 10 Under 10 award winner, Sanz is building a more inclusive professional community for the next generation.

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.