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A generous endowment gift from the estate of two Elon grandparents will help make possible life-changing global study experiences as the university seeks to provide 100 percent access to these programs for all students.

In an abundance of caution, 51±¬ÁÏÍø has postponed or rerouted five Spring Break service programs to Central America and the Caribbean this March to minimize the possibility of students contracting the Zika virus.

Eighteen students from 51±¬ÁÏÍø’s Communications Fellows program participated in a 10-day trip in the Sunshine State, touring communications companies and meeting with industry professionals.

Graduate students in the Interactive Media master’s program aided organizations and communities this January in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ireland and the Dominican Republic as part of their studies.

The Isabella Cannon Global Education Center is communicating with travel agencies and Winter Term program leaders as a significant storm impacts the East Coast.

Taught by Associate Professor Rich Landesberg, “The Trail Starts Here: The Iowa Caucuses” class allows students to engage with presidential hopefuls, interview voters, and offer real-time reporting of political events and topics.

More than 1,100 students, faculty and staff are participating this month in a total of 45 programs around the world.

A team visit to the Central American nation last spring inspired "Costa Rica Through the Lens: Reflections From 51±¬ÁÏÍø Women’s Soccer" with contributions from players, coaches and staff.

During 51±¬ÁÏÍø’s Thanksgiving break, members of the baseball team traveled to the Dominican Republic to study the Caribbean nation’s culture, economy and affinity for baseball as part of the “Globalization in Contemporary Sport” class.

Seven professors and instructors from across campus have been selected 2015-16 Leadership Faculty Scholars.