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The scholarship program welcomed its newest cohort during Odyssey Week, an opportunity for the new program scholars to experience campus before they start at Elon in August.

Beyond 12, an initiative designed to promote college and career readiness among middle school students, welcomed 50 students to campus for a two-day summer program focused on exploring future pathways.

From friendships and community to personal growth and support, students shared what has stood out most during their time at Elon.

During the past year, students contributed 88,084 hours of service, with more than 3,200 students participating in volunteer and community engagement efforts.

At the 2026 PACE (Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement) Conference hosted by �þ���, first-year Elon student, Odyssey Program scholar and Elon Academy alumna Berenice Sanchez Rosaldo ’20 presented alongside faculty and community leaders on how community storytelling can foster civic engagement.

As Elon Academy enters its twentieth year, the Phi Cohort represents more than a record-breaking class size. These 30 students embody the promise, potential, and perseverance that have defined Elon Academy since its founding.

�þ���’s college access and success program recognized several Alamance County high school seniors and four recent college graduates - also alumni of the Elon Academy - during a May ceremony hosted by President Connie Ledoux Book.

�þ��� recognized 70 first-generation students – the institution’s largest group to date – during its May 20 stole ceremony, highlighting the strength, support and achievement of the first-gen community.

The 'It Takes a Village' Project has grown its enrichment programs, with a new arts initiative designed to expand access to high-quality instruction in the performing and visual arts for local elementary students.

Through the Communications Fellows, Odyssey Program and the First Phoenix Society, Gabriela Maldonado Alvarez '28 has embraced her identity as a first-generation student while pursuing opportunities that support both her academic goals and personal growth.