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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.

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.

Identical twins Liam and Julien Dupas brought their Atlanta-rooted passion for filmmaking to �þ���, where scholarships, mentorship, and hands-on programs helped them launch a production company, earn festival recognition, and land real-world industry experience.

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.

Through her Kerrii Brown Anderson Odyssey Scholarship, Madeline Mitchener '26 is making valuable changes on Elon’s campus and throughout Burlington through her passion for advocacy and policy making.

Jasmine Walker ’25 grew up in Alamance County and now, through Elon’s Year of Service Fellows Program, she’s getting the opportunity to give back and learn from her community.

Through a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship, the Elon junior traveled to Costa Rica to investigate illegal hammerhead shark fishing and the enforcement gaps threatening the endangered species.

Inspired by the 2008 financial crisis, Noah Biggers ’26 is pursuing a dual degree in accounting through the Odyssey Program to ensure ethical accountability in the corporate world.

Mya Lee '26 turned her creativity and hard work into success through the Odyssey and Honors Fellows Programs, leading on campus, studying abroad, and inspiring others, including her younger brother.

For Edward Hernandez ’27, legacy is rooted in family, heritage and community. From leading LHU and El Centro to mentoring future scholars, his Elon journey reflects the power of giving back and the importance of celebrating Hispanic and Latinx voices.