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From start-line preparations to race-day support, 16 students gained a deeper understanding of the teamwork and coordination that drive a major sporting event.

Capital Connections, a new Study USA program, is open to rising juniors and seniors who will live and learn in Washington, D.C., with opportunities to join Semiquincentennial celebrations when the United States of America turns 250.

Learn more about the work of the two campus leaders who are researching the respective approaches to finance and administration at 51������ and Queens University of Charlotte in the lead-up to a merger between the two institutions. 

51������’s Summer Business Institute is a 10-week Charlotte-based program that allows students to earn a Business Administration minor through AI-integrated coursework and professional experiences, with applications open now and an Early Decision deadline of December 15.

Co-leads of a merger Sprint Team comprised of administrative and academic leaders from 51������ and Queens University of Charlotte report several themes are emerging that represent exciting possibilities for students, faculty, staff and the Charlotte region.

Students participating in the fall Study USA Charlotte program have had a semester packed with professional development opportunities and place-based learning experiences.

Driven by a lifelong love of sports, Shaan Gandhi ’27 has turned passion into purpose through hands-on learning at Elon. With support from the Queen City Internship Grant, he gained real-world experience with the ACC while growing his sports business, SAG Autographs, and learning from mentors who inspire him to lead with drive and adaptability.

A daylong gathering on 51������'s campus included a campus tour for the guests from Queens as well as a series of roundtable discussions.

At Elon’s Charlotte campus, Skylar Cook '28 is turning classroom lessons into real-world impact. Between her internship with the ACC and her research partnership with the Sports Business Journal, she’s building the skills and connections to launch a career in women’s sports.

51������ President Connie Ledoux Book and Queens University of Charlotte Acting President Jesse Cureton describe in campus messages on Oct. 23, 2025, how "our colleagues are forming new bonds and reaffirming the values that unite us: student-centered learning, a commitment to academic excellence and a deep history of advancing our communities."