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Elon professor co-edits ‘Why the Magic Matters: Discovering Disney as a Laboratory for Learning’
November 7, 2025
Alexis Franzese, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and professor of sociology, new book explores how the magic of Disney brings happiness and belonging to millions of people.
Human rights defender gives keynote on Xinka Indigenous people and environmental struggles in Guatemala
October 22, 2025
Human rights advocate and leader of the Xinka Indigenous people from Guatemala, Sheny Lemus, along with other activists, visited Elon as part of a North Carolina tour hosted by US-based organizations Witness for Peace Southeast, the Iximché Media, and the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.
Rena Zito interviewed for ‘Gilles is in the Air’ podcast
August 25, 2025
The podcast episode focuses on Zito's research on how stereotypes and stigma impact adults with Tourette Syndrome.
Take 5 with Tom Arcaro
August 20, 2025
A recipient of the Periclean Award for Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility and founder of Elon’s Periclean Scholars program, Professor of Sociology Tom Arcaro has shared his dynamic approach to teaching and service with the university for the past 40 years.
Raj Ghoshal publishes study on racial voluntarism
August 19, 2025
Raj Ghoshal, associate professor of sociology, examined Americans' views on whether an individual's race is up to that person.
Rena Zito publishes research on Tourette’s related stigma and stereotypes
August 12, 2025
Sociologist Rena Zito examines the ramifications of the "swearing disease" stereotype for adults with Tourette Syndrome.
Three students present research at the Southern Sociological Society conference
April 22, 2025
Mason Carter '25, Sol Addison '25 and Trinity Barnett '25 presented at the Southern Sociological Society annual conference in Charlotte
Elon sociology professors present at the 2025 Southern Sociological Society conference
April 21, 2025
Sociology faculty Rena Zito, Raj Ghoshal and Kerem Morgül presented research at the annual meeting of the Southern Sociological Society in Charlotte
Elon welcomes ninth class of Multifaith Scholars
April 21, 2025
Through a two-year fellows program, the five students in this multidisciplinary cohort will undertake mentored undergraduate research projects, enroll in specialized coursework and engage in community-based learning with diverse religious communities.
Pamela Runestad publishes chapter on maternity clinic practices in Japan
April 21, 2025
Runestad's chapter explores the crystallization of sophrology in Europe and its uptake in Japan as a way to improve birth experiences and outcomes in a maternity clinic.