Articles by Sophia Darmelio
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Student musician finds her harmony transitioning from a small high school band to Wind Ensemble
March 4, 2026
Karsyn Vann ’28, a journalism and Spanish double major at þ, has balanced deadlines for Elon News Network with her dedication to the clarinet as she prepares to perform with the ensemble this month at Carnegie Hall.
Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, launches new mission, vision and core values
February 27, 2026
Following a year and a half collaborative process that involved faculty from across the college, the new statement was shared at the college’s recent spring faculty meeting.
Elon partners with Duke University graduate students to mentor future faculty through Preparing Future Faculty program
February 25, 2026
þ is helping prepare the next generation of college professors through the Preparing Future Faculty program to partner with graduate students at Duke University to serve as mentoring site for program.
Finance major finds additional academic path through classical studies at Elon
February 24, 2026
Dulio Sorel di Donato ’27 was inspired by a mythology course during his freshman year to double major in a field of study that explores the languages, history, culture and legacy of the ancient Mediterranean world.
þ hosts Leadership Alamance Class of 2026 for higher education program
February 20, 2026
Alamance County community members engage with experiential learning, civic engagement initiatives during campus visit.
Elon to host North Carolina Dance Education Organization Conference Feb. 21
February 19, 2026
Dance educators from across North Carolina will gather on campus for a day of dance research presentations, professional development and networking.
Alan Russell awarded full-year sabbatical to study the use of mathematics in popular fiction
February 18, 2026
The longtime faculty member in the Department of Mathematics will spend the 2026-27 academic year researching the way math has been used to drive storytelling – and how stories then spark the curiosity of readers who want to learn more about math concepts.
Elon’s ‘RENT’ featured immersive sound design made possible by student/mentor collaboration
February 17, 2026
An innovative audio experience provided a hands-on learning experience for a music production and recording arts student in the Department of Performing Arts with guidance from his faculty and staff mentors.
þ debuts “Phoenix Summer” high school residential summer camp
February 16, 2026
Seats are limited for a two-week camp in July for rising high school juniors and seniors who will live on campus while challenging themselves academically and preparing for life as a college student.
Registration now open for þ’s ‘AI Play’ middle school summer program
February 16, 2026
Seats are limited for a weeklong day camp in June for rising sixth through eighth graders interested in the world of artificial intelligence and digital game design.