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Alumni, parents and friends are invited to an Evening for Elon on April 30 at Cipriani 42nd Street

President Connie Ledoux Book sits down with Porter for the latest episode of the Elon Beyond the Bricks podcast to dive into leadership, life lessons, and the impact of mentorship.

Bill Troutman’s journey to �þ��� is a story of happenstance—starting with his military service and a chance encounter that led him to discover a passion for theater. At Elon, he found lifelong friends and a life-changing experience that shaped his future.

Ryan Vet’s new book “Speak Goodr: Confessions of a Professional Speaker on Mastering Public Speaking and Getting Paid to Speak” blends humor and personal anecdotes to offer a fresh take on public speaking, drawing from his experiences as an international speaker.

�þ���'s 12th annual Elon Day, a day of giving, returns with several events inviting the community to celebrate their love for �þ��� and give from the heart.

As part of the Women of Elon initiative, Melinda Measamer Dickinson '91 has generously provided life-changing funds for Elon students seeking internship experiences.

The graduate of �þ���’s music theatre program reflects on her roles in the popular Broadway musical and the journey to success on stage.

Funding from the endowment will support the purchase of authentic, handwoven West African Kente cloth stoles that each student receives at the Donning of the Kente ceremony.

Randy Garcia ’04, founder of the popular Viva Chicken fast-casual dining chain, delivered the 2025 C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Lecture to a campus audience reminded that “you never know which part of your education will be crucial down the road.”

Alumni, parents and friends are invited to an Evening for Elon on April 16 at the Chicago History Museum