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From stepping outside her comfort zone to mentoring others, the senior business major reflects on how community and connections shaped her journey at Elon.

Drawn to a community-focused approach to preparing students for careers in medicine, the biochemistry major has found mentorship, research opportunities and a strong sense of belonging at Elon.

Sylvie McCavanagh ’29 learned to embrace her identity as a student with dyslexia and uses her experience to uplift others with learning differences.

Centered on the theme “Distinctly in Bloom: Growing Together,” this year’s celebration invites the campus community to explore the breadth of Asian, Pacific Islander and South Asian cultures through programs hosted by the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education (CREDE).

The event brought together students, faculty and community members for a discussion that combined academic discussion with cultural appreciation, highlighting the interconnected themes of culture, religion, healthcare, and trade in Africa.

�þ��� is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.

Deeply grounded in and appreciative of the identities she holds, one employee passionately shares her gift with others through her role at �þ���.

As president of the Black Student Union, Proctor has created spaces for empowerment while encouraging students to take up space unapologetically.

Through her �þ���, scholarship and leadership in equity initiatives, the assistant professor of dance is expanding the visibility of traditional West African dance at Elon and using technology, including artificial intelligence, to make the art form more accessible.

As dean of �þ��� School of Law, Zak Kramer is preparing students to navigate difference with curiosity, empathy and intellectual courage.