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A new study by Assistant Professor Vinayaka Gude at �þ���’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, suggests that during COVID-19, some Americans gravitated toward smaller cities instead of big metros, drawn by affordability, healthcare access and job opportunities.

Dave Porter P’11 P’19, owner and managing partner of one of Massachusetts’ oldest and largest financial planning firms, will receive the 2025 �þ��� Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership in recognition of his contributions to the profession and his philanthropic philosophy of “doing well by doing good.”

For four years in a row, the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business has been named a Top 40 school for �þ��� business education by Poets&Quants, with high marks this spring for career outcomes, admissions standards, and academic experiences.

Andrew Schwartz, assistant professor of finance at �þ���, offered his advice about credit card interest rates.

Associate Professor Margarita Kaprielyan at Elon’s Business School and alumnus Angelo Boone ’20 co-authored a study on using CoStar in real estate finance education, highlighting how hands-on learning prepare students for careers in commercial real estate.

Six Elon students once again demonstrated their venture capital savvy, securing a second-place finish in the 2025 Undergraduate East Regional Finals of the Venture Capital Investment Competition.

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

The renowned footwear designer and philanthropist captivated a full house at �þ��� as he shared “Stu-isms” and strategies that propelled his iconic brand to global success.

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.

The �þ��� Board of Trustees met on Feb. 20 and granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members.