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Elon Freedom Scholars inspired to pursue ‘freedom through reading’
July 1, 2025
Hilton Kelly, dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, delivered the keynote address at an annual symposium for Alamance County high school seniors participating in an ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ college access and civic engagement initiative.
The Month in Photos: June 2025
July 1, 2025
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.
Elon Freedom Scholars plan civic initiatives for Alamance County
October 28, 2024
The Elon Freedom Scholars is one of several university college access programs, launched in 2022. This year, the program welcomed its third and largest cohort.
Elon Freedom Scholars program welcomes largest cohort to campus
September 23, 2024
The Elon Freedom Scholars welcomes its third and largest class as they begin a new year focused on college preparation, career exploration and civic learning and engagement.
From prison to purpose: Chris Wilson inspires cohort of Elon Freedom Scholars
June 17, 2024
The Elon Freedom Scholars is one of several university college access programs, launched in 2022. This summer, the second cohort of the program celebrated their civic engagement research and initiatives at their annual Symposium, inspired to find their purpose and better their communities.
Trouble the Waters: Freedom Scholars Symposium celebrates achievements of inaugural cohort
June 15, 2023
Twelve ABSS high school graduates were recognized during the symposium on Sunday, June 11.
First Elon Freedom Scholars show excitement over Plato, prepare community action
July 6, 2022
The first 14 Elon Freedom Scholars completed a two-week summer residential program July 1 focused on the study of democracy, leadership and social action. They will continue working with Elon faculty and ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs and community leaders throughout their senior year of high school.
Freedom Scholars program selects inaugural cohort of high school students
April 27, 2022
Fifteen rising high school seniors from Alamance-Burlington School System will begin the yearlong Freedom Scholars program this summer with a range of activities focused on the study of democracy and civic engagement.
With support from $300,000 grant, Elon’s Freedom Scholars to welcome area high school students in summer 2022
December 16, 2021
The year-long program will foster civic engagement, reflect on ideals of democracy and freedom, and increase college access for Alamance County high school seniors. It is funded by a $300,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation.
Prudence Layne receives Teagle Foundation grant
January 13, 2021
The innovative program supported by the grant will immerse students from underserved populations in the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy and culminate in an annual symposium for the public showcasing their work.