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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������.

As president of the Black Student Union, Proctor has created spaces for empowerment while encouraging students to take up space unapologetically.

Through her teaching, scholarship and leadership in equity initiatives, the assistant professor of dance is expanding the visibility of traditional West African dance at Elon and using technology, including artificial intelligence, to make the art form more accessible.

As dean of 51������ School of Law, Zak Kramer is preparing students to navigate difference with curiosity, empathy and intellectual courage.

Lavender Celebration, ¡Celebremos! and Donning of the Kente united 2025 graduates from the School of Law and School of Health Sciences to honor the influence of relationships, culture and authenticity in their academic and professional achievements.

Aubee Billie’s journey spans an off Broadway debut, campus leadership in the Native American Student Association (NASA) and a deep commitment to celebrating and uplifting Indigenous identity.

For one Elon employee, strengthening her tribe’s recognition is a lifelong learning experience and mission.

Stephanie Hernandez Rivera and Jonathan McElderry’s new edited book, “Shaking the Table: Survival and Healing Amongst Identity Center Practitioners,” gives identity center professionals space to share their stories. Available Nov. 24.

As Elon recognizes Native American Heritage Month in November, the university’s OBSN Heritage Language and Learning Working Group continues to make efforts to strengthen and honor the relationship between the university and the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.