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Noppanit “Meena” Monaghan and Keerati (Danny) Sartyoungkul share a passion for preparing meals “the right way” and, at Elon Dining, they even share a kitchen.

Through her teaching, research and campus involvement, Bethanny Sudibyo is creating spaces where students feel a sense of belonging, something she says first drew her to Elon.

Through place-based learning and critical inquiry, teacher candidates explore how to teach history in ways that foster equity, connection, and belonging.

From stepping outside her comfort zone to mentoring others, the senior business major reflects on how community and connections shaped her journey at Elon.

Drawn to a community-focused approach to preparing students for careers in medicine, the biochemistry major has found mentorship, research opportunities and a strong sense of belonging at Elon.

Sylvie McCavanagh ’29 learned to embrace her identity as a student with dyslexia and uses her experience to uplift others with learning differences.

Centered on the theme “Distinctly in Bloom: Growing Together,” this year’s celebration invites the campus community to explore the breadth of Asian, Pacific Islander and South Asian cultures through programs hosted by the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education (CREDE).

The event brought together students, faculty and community members for a discussion that combined academic discussion with cultural appreciation, highlighting the interconnected themes of culture, religion, healthcare, and trade in Africa.

51������ is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.

Deeply grounded in and appreciative of the identities she holds, one employee passionately shares her gift with others through her role at 51������.