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Nastassia Harrison ’28 blends art and science in pursuit of physical therapy through the help of her scholarships
April 15, 2026
Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, Nastassia Harrison '28 is blending her lifelong love of dance with a drive to heal, pursuing Elon's dance science major, an EMT certification and hands-on clinical experience to chart her own path toward sports physical therapy.
Gabriela Alvarez ’28 builds community and purpose at Elon through her scholarship programs
April 7, 2026
Through the Communications Fellows, Odyssey Program and the First Phoenix Society, Gabriela Alvarez '28 has embraced her identity as a first-generation student while pursuing opportunities that support both her academic goals and personal growth.
Christian Seitz ’16 tackles global vaccine research
March 31, 2026
A professor’s encouragement helped Christian Seitz ’16 discover a passion for chemistry that ultimately led him to global vaccine research. Now working through the University of Chicago, Seitz studies viruses identified by the World Health Organization as potential pandemic threats in an effort to help prevent future global outbreaks.
Izzie Crowley ’28 finds purpose through making a difference in special education system
March 18, 2026
Motivated by her cousin Grace, who has Down syndrome, Izzie Crowley found her purpose in helping children reach their potential, no matter their challenges. Supported by a personal donor relationship that reminds her why she chose this path, Crowley aims to make a difference in the education system.
Madeline Mitchener ’26 makes tangible change on Elon’s campus through public policy studies
February 26, 2026
Through her Kerrii Brown Anderson Odyssey Scholarship, Madeline Mitchener '26 is making valuable changes on Elon’s campus and throughout Burlington through her passion for advocacy and policy making.
A spark of belonging ignites a creative journey for Delaney Guidi ’26
November 20, 2025
What began as an uncertain start on a pre-med track turned into a journey of creative discovery for Delaney Guidi ’26, who found her purpose and her people through Elon’s School of Communications, with the help of her scholarship.
Scholarship opens doors for Malia Cortes ’28 to give back to her Alamance community
November 6, 2025
As a Califf Endowed Scholarship recipient, Malia Cortes ’28 uses her opportunity to pursue biology and the pre-med track to the fullest. With over 400 volunteer hours and an internship at Alamance Eye Center, she hopes to one day work and support Alamance’s Dermatology Practices.
Skylar Cook ’28 gains ‘expert-level’ experience though Elon Charlotte
October 28, 2025
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.
Noah Biggers ’26 pursues change through ethics and action
October 27, 2025
Inspired by the 2008 financial crisis, Noah Biggers ’26 is pursuing a dual degree in accounting through the Odyssey Program to ensure ethical accountability in the corporate world.
Emilie Orendorff ’26 turns adversity into empowerment for women in finance
October 21, 2025
Elon Business Fellow Emilie Orendorff ’26 is empowering women in the male-dominated finance field through mentorship, confidence and leadership as president of Elon’s Women in Finance.