Student Professional Development Center (Career Services) | Today at 乱伦视频 | 乱伦视频 /u/news Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:48:28 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Princeton Review ranks 乱伦视频 among nation鈥檚 best in 15 categories, including ‘Best Classroom Experience’ /u/news/2026/08/18/princeton-review-ranks-elon-among-nations-best-in-15-categories-including-best-classroom-experience/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:58:21 +0000 /u/news/?p=1053596

The Princeton Review has again featured 乱伦视频 in a popular college guide that annually recognizes excellence in dozens of categories, with the university placing among the top 25 schools in 15 categories and in the top 10 of eight categories, including #1 Best College Theater.

乱伦视频鈥檚 profile in 鈥溾澛爄ncludes more than a dozen recognitions:

  • #1 Best College Theater
  • #4 Best Classroom Experience
  • #6 Best Student Support and Counseling Services
  • #6 Best College Dorms
  • #8 Happiest Students
  • #9 Most Beautiful Campus
  • #9 Everyone Plays Intramural Sports
  • #10 Their Students Love These Colleges
  • #11 Best Campus Food
  • #12 Best Career Services
  • #12 Best-Run Colleges
  • #18 Most Active Student Government
  • #23 Professors Get High Marks
  • #24 Best Quality of Life
  • #25 Green Matters: Everyone Cares About Conservation
Cover of The Princeton Review’s 2027 edition of “The Best 392 Colleges”

The Princeton Review chose the 392 colleges for the book based on its surveys in 2025-26 of 2,000 college administrators about their school’s academic offerings. The company also surveyed students attending the colleges in the book who rated their schools on dozens of topics and reported on their campus experiences at them. Only about 14% of America鈥檚 nearly 2,800 four-year colleges are in the book.

“We are delighted to name 乱伦视频 one of our Best Colleges for 2027, and we recommend it to students searching for their 鈥榖est-fit鈥 college,鈥 said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief and lead author of The Best 392 Colleges.聽 “乱伦视频 has outstanding academic programs; we also took into account the candid feedback we received about it from its very own customers鈥攊ts enrolled students.”

The rankings are entirely based on the company’s surveys of students attending the schools in the book who reported on their campus experiences at their schools. Surveys of 172,000 students (about 439 per school on average) were tallied for the rankings in The Best 392 Colleges.

Information on the for the rankings and the student is published in the book and on .

Select Responses Cited in 鈥淭he Best 391 Colleges鈥

  • 乱伦视频 provides “meaningful access to professors, research opportunities, internships, and leadership roles early鈥hich allows (students) to explore their interests in practical, hands-on ways.鈥
  • 鈥淓veryone from the most esteemed professors to our incredible dining hall workers, to the student life staff, to our groundskeepers鈥澛爄s described as 鈥渢he most incredible support system.鈥
  • Faculty are “highly experienced and enthusiastic” who do “constant check-ups and meetings with you. They want to make sure that you鈥檙e not only succeeding in their class, but also having an amazing, enriching time in college.鈥
  • Students praised the small class sizes, which allow for bonding聽鈥渨ith both my professors and my peers, and it gives me more opportunities for success.鈥
  • 乱伦视频’s experiential learning model provides an opportunity “where students can use both classroom learning and real-world experience to understand the information being taught.鈥
  • Students highlighted the university’s “strong culture of involvement” where “students are constantly balancing academics with leadership roles, service organizations, research, athletics, and creative projects, and that energy creates an environment where it feels normal to want to do big things.鈥

About the Princeton Review

The Princeton Review (), founded in 1981, is an education services company known for its tutoring, test-prep, admission services, school rankings, books, and other resources. Headquartered in New York, NY, it is not affiliated with Princeton University, and it is not a magazine.

The Best 392 Colleges is the 35th annual edition of The Princeton Review’s flagship college guide which debuted in 1992. It is one of more than 150 Princeton Review books in a published by Penguin Random House. The book and its annual student-survey-based college rankings have been featured on NBC TODAY more than two dozen times over the years and referenced by media from NPR to The Wall Street Journal and The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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乱伦视频鈥檚 John Moses-Brownson honored with national outreach/engagement award /u/news/2026/08/18/elons-john-moses-brownson-honored-with-national-outreach-engagement-award/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:40:08 +0000 /u/news/?p=1053351 In June of 2026, the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions hosted its biennial conference in New Orleans, Louisiana where Associate Director of Career Advising for Pre-Professional Health John Moses鈥態rownson, was recognized with the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Outreach/Engagement Award, a national honor that celebrates outstanding efforts to engage with communities, develop new partnerships and relationships, and be innovative in their outreach.

While relatively new to 乱伦视频, Moses-Brownson has been deeply engaged with NAAHP for many years. Moses-Brownson co-chairs the NAAHP Committee on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, sits on the Regional Board of Directors for SAAHP (the Southeastern Association for Advisors in the Health Professions), is part of the instructional team for the NAAHP Leads: Regional and National Leadership track professional development program, and serves as a liaison between NAAHP and the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) LASOR (Learner Access, Student Opportunities, & Retention) working group.

Since joining 乱伦视频 in 2024, Moses鈥態rownson has helped transform Health Professions Advising through new courses, expanded programming and strategic partnerships that support students and alumni pursuing careers in healthcare. Central to this impact has been a new suite of courses co鈥慸eveloped with Yuko Miyamoto, director of health professions advising and associate professor of biology, and Collier Lumpkin, associate director of career advising for pre-graduate school. Together, Moses鈥態rownson and Miyamoto created an application preparation course focused on helping students understand timelines, requirements and competencies for health professions programs.

Moses-Brownson and Lumpkin developed a standardized test preparation course designed to support students preparing for exams such as the MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, and LSAT, which focuses on the non-content aspects of test preparation while providing deeply discounted access to high-quality test prep resources. These courses give students structured guidance, peer support and staff expertise as they move from exploring professional careers to actively applying.

Moses鈥態rownson has also prioritized outreach to prospective students and the broader community, reflecting 乱伦视频鈥檚 commitment to access and engagement. In 2026, Health Professions Advising and the Student Professional Development Center co-hosted Health Professions Exploration Day, welcoming local high school students and Union County Schools to campus to learn about a wide range of healthcare careers and see how 乱伦视频 can help them prepare for those futures. The event connected visitors with faculty, advisors, and current students, highlighting both the breadth of health professions and the many academic and co鈥慶urricular paths available at 乱伦视频.

To deepen connections between 乱伦视频 students and health professions programs, Moses鈥態rownson and the SPDC brought a health professions expo to campus, inviting schools and programs to meet directly with students. The expo gave students the chance to ask questions, compare programs, and build relationships with admissions representatives, all while receiving advising support on how to present their experiences and plan next steps. This kind of face鈥憈o鈥慺ace engagement helps students see the full landscape of opportunities, from medicine and dentistry to physician assistant programs, nursing, genetic counseling, nutrition/dietetics, pharmacy and other fields.

Another key initiative has been a partnership with Alamance Community College to offer an EMT course hosted primarily on 乱伦视频鈥檚 campus. By making this training more accessible, Health Professions Advising has opened additional pathways for students to gain hands鈥憃n clinical experience and patient contact hours, which are critical components of competitive applications to many health professions programs. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to preparing students not only academically, but also through meaningful, real鈥憌orld exposure to healthcare settings.

On campus, Moses-Brownson has worked to develop new opportunities for students to engage in the transformative experiences that prepare students for the competitive application processes in the health professions. A partnership with Belk Library, specifically with Engineering & Physical Science Librarian and Assistant Librarian Ellen Cline, and Coordinator of Research and Publishing and Associate Librarian Jesse Akman, has provided a pathway for underclassmen who cannot access traditional research opportunities to pursue evidence synthesis research opportunities with mentorship and support from library staff.

Alongside these programs, Moses鈥態rownson has worked to deepen individualized advising and application support for both current students and alumni. Health Professions Advising offers one鈥憃n鈥憃ne appointments, workshops, and resources to help students design an academic plan, understand professional competencies, and prepare strong, reflective applications. Students can meet with Moses鈥態rownson through the 乱伦视频 Job Network using the 鈥淧re鈥慔ealth Advising鈥 appointment types and can connect with Miyamoto by emailing ymiyamoto@elon.edu to schedule advising focused on academic planning and application processes.

Together, Moses鈥態rownson and Miyamoto lead a Health Professions Advising program that supports hundreds of students and alumni as they explore, prepare for, and pursue a wide range of health careers. The NAAHP Outreach/Engagement Award underscores how intentional advising, new courses, campus鈥慶ommunity partnerships, and accessible programming can shape students鈥 pathways to becoming healthcare professionals, both at 乱伦视频 and beyond.

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Internship Spotlight: William Coughenour 鈥27 supports quality behind a new product launch at Keurig Dr Pepper /u/news/2026/08/14/internship-spotlight-william-coughenour-27-supports-quality-behind-a-new-product-launch-at-keurig-dr-pepper/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:43:01 +0000 /u/news/?p=1053113 William Coughenour 鈥27, a supply chain management major from Fort Mill, S.C., entered his internship with Keurig Dr Pepper hoping to see how different teams move a product from concept to production.

He quickly learned just how many steps that takes.

As a quality engineer co-op, Coughenour is supporting the launch of ALTA Rounds, a new plastic-free coffee pod. Working with the quality team, he has contributed to product trials, data analysis and quality checks on the manufacturing floor.

鈥淏eing in the plant has shown me that a product launch is not just one big step, but a lot of smaller steps that all must come together,鈥 Coughenour said.

He was drawn to the opportunity because it paired hands-on manufacturing experience with a product designed to reduce environmental impact.

鈥淣o week looked exactly the same as we prepared for the launch,鈥 Coughenour said. 鈥淚 collected samples and interpreted data during quality and R&D trials, led two associates at the end of the production line, and worked with outside companies to calibrate and test equipment.鈥

William Coughenour, wearing a safety vest, hair covering and protective eyewear, works with equipment on the Keurig Dr Pepper production floor.
Coughenour gained hands-on manufacturing experience while supporting quality and R&D trials on the production floor.

The experience also changed how he thinks about quality in manufacturing.

鈥淨uality is not just about inspecting a final product,鈥 Coughenour said. 鈥淚t is about understanding the process, identifying opportunities for improvement and helping ensure consistency from start to finish.鈥

One of his most meaningful responsibilities was helping coordinate, establish and lead end-of-line quality checks. The work gave him a direct role in determining whether the product consistently met quality standards.

鈥淚 was trusted with a responsibility that directly tied into the quality of the product,鈥 Coughenour said. 鈥淚t helped me see how my work fit into the bigger picture of the ALTA Rounds launch.鈥

Coughenour also worked on improving the calibration process to make it more automated and efficient.

Together, those projects gave him hands-on experience in operations, problem-solving and production while showing him how much coordination goes into maintaining product quality.

The internship also helped clarify the kind of work he wants to pursue.

鈥淚 want to do work where I can see the impact of what I am doing,鈥 Coughenour said. 鈥淏eing at KDP has shown me that I enjoy the hands-on side of supply chain, especially when it involves operations, problem-solving and production.鈥

William Coughenour stands at far right with a large group of Keurig Dr Pepper employees, several wearing safety vests, inside a Keurig Alta facility.
William Coughenour 鈥27, far right, worked alongside members of the Keurig Dr Pepper team

He also wants that work to contribute to environmental sustainability. Supporting the development of a plastic-free coffee pod showed him how supply chain and manufacturing roles can connect day-to-day operations with a broader purpose.

鈥淜nowing that my work could contribute, even in a small way, to environmental sustainability gives me a greater sense of purpose and motivation,鈥 he said.

His advice to other students is to stay open to unfamiliar work and bring consistent effort to the experience.

鈥淏e open, persistent and dedicated,鈥 Coughenour said. 鈥淏e open to asking questions and taking on new challenges. What you put into this experience is ultimately what you will get out of it.鈥

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Internship Spotlight: Oliver Keicher 鈥27 takes on sourcing strategy at Honda Aircraft /u/news/2026/08/04/internship-spotlight-oliver-keicher-27-takes-on-sourcing-strategy-at-honda-aircraft/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:32:29 +0000 /u/news/?p=1052190 Oliver Keicher 鈥27 had already worked through many of the projects planned for his summer internship with Honda Aircraft Company when he asked his manager for something more challenging.

鈥淚 wanted something that would challenge me even more,鈥 Keicher said. 鈥淪omething without the training wheels.鈥

His manager responded by turning over a raw-material sourcing project that had originally been part of his own workload. Keicher researched potential suppliers, analyzed sourcing options and developed a strategy that he later presented to senior leaders in supply chain management and engineering.

The project became one of the most meaningful parts of his internship.

鈥淚 asked for another project because I wanted to push myself,鈥 Keicher said. 鈥淏eing trusted with that level of responsibility gave me the chance to work through the strategy independently and present my recommendation to company leaders.鈥

The opportunity also connected Keicher with an interest that began years earlier. He took flight lessons throughout high school, developing an early passion for aviation and firsthand familiarity with the industry.

He soon realized, however, that 鈥渘o one likes a creative pilot who wants to test the conventions of flight mid-air.鈥

Oliver Keicher smiles from the pilot鈥檚 seat inside a HondaJet cockpit, surrounded by illuminated flight controls and display screens.
Oliver Keicher 鈥27 sits in the cockpit of a HondaJet.

Instead, Keicher found a place for that curiosity in aviation manufacturing.

鈥淚 love the aviation industry,鈥 he said. 鈥淣othing is cooler than being able to say you help build jets for a living.鈥

Keicher, a supply chain management and data analytics major from Sycamore, Ill., worked with Honda Aircraft鈥檚 procurement team at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C.

His internship included production meetings, supplier visits and regular walks through the manufacturing floor. He learned more about sourcing strategy, the purchase-order life cycle and the role procurement plays in keeping aircraft production moving.

One of his first visits to the production floor gave him a closer look at Honda鈥檚 鈥済o to the spot鈥 philosophy. When a part had a quality issue, Keicher went directly to where it was being used and spoke with the technician working with it.

鈥淚 was able to understand what was wrong, why it was wrong and what information the supplier needed to fix the issue,鈥 Keicher said.

The experience helped him see how procurement decisions connect to the work happening on the production floor and how communication among technicians, buyers and suppliers can help resolve problems.

Throughout the summer, Keicher contributed to projects involving sourcing, workload analysis, process improvement and employee training.

He helped develop a Power BI dashboard for the procurement team, created tools intended to streamline internal approval processes and documented procedures for onboarding new suppliers. He also led training sessions for incoming associates.

Keicher took the initiative to propose several updates to the company鈥檚 internship program. His recommendations included resources to help interns set goals with mentors, transfer knowledge to future interns and provide more useful feedback at the end of the experience.

The range of assignments allowed him to work across data analysis, supplier relationships and internal operations while seeing how each area supports a larger manufacturing process.

A group of Honda Aircraft interns wearing white work coats stand together outside the entrance to the Honda Aero facility.
Oliver Keicher 鈥27, fourth from right in the back row, joins fellow Honda Aircraft interns outside the Honda Aero facility.

His coursework at the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business helped prepare him for projects that combined supply chain strategy with data analysis and communication.

In Introduction to Supply Chain Management with Coleman Rich, associate teaching professor of operations and supply chain management, Keicher learned tools including RACI matrices and critical path analysis. A course with Vinayaka Gude, assistant professor of business analytics, helped him strengthen his skills in data visualization, dashboard development and communicating findings clearly.

The internship confirmed Keicher鈥檚 interest in building a career in aerospace. It also reinforced the value of asking for the opportunities he wanted rather than waiting for them to appear.

鈥淵ou have to ask the question,鈥 Keicher said. 鈥淎sk for what you want the experience to be. That will define what you get to do.鈥

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Internship Spotlight: Jordan Green 鈥27 explores multiple sides of business at Labcorp /u/news/2026/07/28/internship-spotlight-jordan-green-27-explores-multiple-sides-of-business-at-labcorp/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:11:19 +0000 /u/news/?p=1051877 Jordan Green 鈥27, a finance major from Tampa, Fla., entered her internship with Labcorp hoping to better understand how different departments work together to support business decisions.

She has had plenty of opportunities to find out.

As a commercial sales operations intern with Labcorp鈥檚 Southeast Division team in Tampa, Fla., Green has worked on projects involving client communication, sales data, finance and presentations. No two assignments have looked exactly the same, which has become one of her favorite parts of the experience.

鈥淚鈥檝e had the opportunity to try a little bit of everything, in both finance and sales, which has helped me discover what I enjoy and what I want to continue exploring,鈥 Green said.

Green was drawn to Labcorp by its mission to improve health and improve lives. She saw the internship as a chance to gain corporate experience while contributing to a company whose work has a direct impact on others.

Throughout the summer, she worked on multiple projects. Some required her to reach out to clients and gather information. Others involved analyzing sales data, creating graphs and tables, and presenting her findings in a way that could help leaders better understand performance.

One assignment challenged Green to make sense of a spreadsheet containing thousands of data points. She built pivot tables to organize the information, identify relevant patterns and answer specific business questions.

鈥淎t first, the volume of data felt overwhelming, but working through it taught me how to organize complex information and use it to answer specific business questions,鈥 Green said.

Jordan Green stands beside a large Labcorp HSO Southeast sign inside the company鈥檚 Tampa office.
Jordan Green 鈥27 completed her commercial sales operations internship with Labcorp鈥檚 Southeast Division in Tampa, Florida.

The experience strengthened more than her technical Excel skills. It showed her how analysts determine what information matters, identify patterns and present their findings in a way that can guide decisions.

鈥淭he project helped me understand how data analysis turns a large amount of information into insights that can support business decisions,鈥 she said.

Another project required Green to translate large amounts of sales data into graphs and tables that leaders could review quickly and use to assess performance.

鈥淚t was rewarding to create something that helped make the data more accessible and gave leaders a clearer view of where the team stood,鈥 Green said. 鈥淭he experience showed me how important it is not only to analyze information, but also to present it in a way that supports decision-making.鈥

The range of assignments has helped Green build technical skills while also learning more about the kind of work that interests her. She has enjoyed moving between data analysis, problem-solving and collaboration with colleagues across different areas of the business.

Although she has not settled on a specific career path, the internship has clarified what she wants her future work to involve.

鈥淚 want to pursue a career where I can use data to solve problems, contribute to business decisions and do work that has a meaningful impact,鈥 Green said.

Green credits her 乱伦视频 coursework and professors with helping her arrive prepared to contribute. She specifically recognized professors Feng Dong, Brandon Sheridan, Julie Swanner, Lakeisha Vance and Drew Peabody for helping her build the knowledge and confidence she has relied on throughout the summer.

Jordan Green and fellow intern Daniela Pena stand together between two columns of blue and white balloons at a Labcorp event.
Jordan Green 鈥27, right, and fellow intern Daniela Pena ’27, a student at the University of South Florida, attend a Labcorp event during their summer internships.

鈥淟ooking back, every class I have taken at 乱伦视频 has helped me in one way or another, whether I realized it at the time or not,鈥 Green said. 鈥淭hey gave me the foundation and confidence I needed to walk into my internship ready to learn, contribute and make the most of every opportunity.鈥

Her days are full. As a member of the 乱伦视频 women鈥檚 soccer team, Green is often up around 5:45 a.m. for practice before beginning her workday. But between the early mornings, new software and varied assignments, she has learned the value of remaining curious and open to unfamiliar work.

Her advice to other Love School of Business students is to ask questions and take advantage of opportunities outside their comfort zones.

鈥淓very opportunity is a chance to learn something new,鈥 Green said, 鈥渁nd you never know what experience might end up shaping your future career.鈥

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Campus Alamance internships connect 乱伦视频 students with community impact /u/news/2026/07/20/campus-alamance-internships-connect-elon-students-with-community-impact/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:07:13 +0000 /u/news/?p=1051544 Through paid internships with local nonprofits, government agencies and community organizations, 乱伦视频鈥檚 Campus Alamance Program is helping students gain professional experience while strengthening the community they call home. Sponsored by the Student Professional Development Center and the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, the program connects students with organizations across Alamance County, providing meaningful work experiences that often shape future career paths.

The impact of reading

For Lyric Gregory 鈥28, that impact is measured one child, and one book, at a time.

鈥淚t鈥檚 amazing. I feel like I鈥檓 making such a big difference,鈥 said Gregory. 鈥淚 feel like I鈥檓 actually contributing to making Alamance a little bit better.鈥

Gregory, a psychology major from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is spending his summer as an intern with Alamance Partnership for Children, a nonprofit organization serving young children and families throughout Alamance County. He supports the organization鈥檚 efforts to provide supplies to families in need, advance literacy initiatives and redesign its library and children鈥檚 area.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a really cool feeling to give a child a book and see their eyes light up,鈥 Gregory said. 鈥淚 never thought kids would be so excited to see books. There was this one kid, just seeing the joy on his face when he asked his mom, 鈥楲ook, they鈥檙e going to have books. Can I have one?鈥 It hit me in the feels.鈥

A person kneels on the floor of a children鈥檚 learning space, assembling a blue sensory wall panel surrounded by colorful activity pieces, packaging materials and classroom furniture in a room with exposed brick walls and wooden ceilings.
Campus Alamance intern Lyric Gregory 鈥28 at the Alamance Partnership for Children on June 25, 2026.

Launched in 2021, Campus Alamance connects 乱伦视频 students with paid internships throughout Alamance County while helping build a pipeline of talent for local organizations. Since its launch, 97% of participants have reported their internships were valuable to their professional development.

Gregory has long been fascinated by psychology and hopes to become a child therapist. He said the internship has strengthened his passion for helping others.

鈥淚鈥檓 already motivated, but it motivated me even more to continue to pursue psychology, because I鈥檓 looking at people in this office who still have the same passion as me, and they鈥檙e making a difference,鈥 he said.

鈥楻eal time鈥 experience

Like Gregory, McKenna Blount 鈥27 entered college with an interest in psychology. A psychology major with minors in and criminal justice studies, Blount wanted an internship that combined both fields but initially struggled to find opportunities that fit her interests.

Through the Student Professional Development Center, she connected with the Campus Alamance Program and secured an internship with the Burlington Police Department, where she works with both the Aerial Reconnaissance & Tactical Intelligence Center (ARTIC), and the Crime Scene Investigation unit.

鈥淚鈥檝e had a lot of broad experience in the police department,鈥 said Blount, who is from Raleigh. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e super flexible, just letting me have as much experience that I possibly can.鈥

In ARTIC, a real-time crime center, Blount assists officers by monitoring camera systems and databases during active investigations. In the Crime Scene Investigation unit, she observes investigators and gains firsthand experience with forensic work.

鈥淚 didn鈥檛 know how interested I was in the law enforcement aspect of things,鈥 said Blount. 鈥淚 thought I was more interested in the psychology aspect. It鈥檚 really nice to meet people outside of the 鈥樎衣资悠 bubble.鈥欌

A smiling person stands beside a drone in a traffic management or public safety operations center. Multiple large monitors behind them display live traffic camera feeds from intersections and roadways.
McKenna Blount 鈥27 at the Burlington Police Department

Connecting the community and history

Katie Baylett 鈥27, a strategic communications major from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is also gaining hands-on professional experience through Campus Alamance as a social media intern for the Alamance Historical Museum.

鈥淭he internship has helped me know how to work and navigate in a professional environment,鈥 Baylett said. 鈥淚 took a class at 乱伦视频 where we briefly touched on the local history and the textile industry history of Alamance County specifically, but this has really given me hands-on experience and helped me connect with the local community and also just connect with the local history.鈥

Baylett develops the museum鈥檚 social media content calendar, creates photo and video content, updates the museum鈥檚 website and assists with an email marketing campaign. A key part of her role is translating the work of museum staff into engaging, accessible content for the public.

鈥淢y classes at 乱伦视频 have helped me know how to create a social media calendar and have helped me know how to navigate a wide variety of systems that I am using with my internship,鈥 she said.

 A person stands in a historic dining room with floral wallpaper and antique china displays, using a smartphone to photograph or document items arranged on a wooden sideboard. The room features glassware, decorative serving pieces and period furnishings.
Katie Baylett 鈥27 at the Alamance Historical Museum

Internships are a central part of the 乱伦视频 experience. Through the university鈥檚 Experiential Learning Requirement, students must complete two of five 乱伦视频 Experiences: internships, service, leadership, undergraduate research or global engagement.

For Blount, the internship has also changed how she sees the community surrounding campus.

鈥淵ou take the same three roads to get where you need to go as an 乱伦视频 student, and I had no idea how much more goes on in Burlington,鈥 Blount said. 鈥淭his internship has really benefited my professional career development.鈥

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Cross-campus collaboration expands graduate school and career exploration for Study USA students /u/news/2026/07/17/cross-campus-collaboration-expands-graduate-school-and-career-exploration-for-study-usa-students/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:08:48 +0000 /u/news/?p=1051481 This summer, the Student Professional Development Center partnered with Study USA, National Campus Programs and Alumni Engagement to create two immersive graduate school exploration experiences for students interning and studying in New York City and Washington, D.C. Together, the collaborative effort connected students with leading graduate institutions, alumni connections, and meaningful conversations about their futures.

Students and alumni in Washington, D.C., visited American University’s School of Public Affairs, where they learned about graduate education, careers in public service, and the many opportunities available through advanced study in law, business, and public and international service.

Students listen as panelists discuss careers and public service opportunities during a session hosted by American University鈥檚 School of Public Affairs.
Panel conversations

In New York City, students and alums were welcomed by Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business for an evening exploring graduate programs across multiple disciplines, including social service and the humanities. A highlight of both programs was the meaningful engagement with 乱伦视频 alumni living and working in the city, who shared candid reflections about the transition from college to career, pursuing graduate education, and building fulfilling professional lives. Together, the university partners and alumni provided students with both practical information and authentic perspectives that encouraged them to imagine new possibilities for life after 乱伦视频.

乱伦视频 students pose for a group photo beneath a large Fordham University banner during an academic visit to New York City.
Fordham group visit

The experiences reflect 乱伦视频’s commitment to preparing students for lives of purpose through intentional collaboration across campus. By bringing together the career expertise of the Student Professional Development Center, the immersive learning opportunities offered through Study USA and National Campus Programs, and the lifelong connections fostered by Alumni Engagement, students were able to explore graduate education while strengthening their professional networks and broadening their vision for the future.

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Internship Spotlight: Claire Bishop 鈥27 gains hands-on museum experience at Office of Historic Alexandria /u/news/2026/07/08/internship-spotlight-claire-bishop-27-gains-hands-on-museum-experience-at-office-of-historic-alexandria/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:45:11 +0000 /u/news/?p=1051182 Claire Bishop 鈥27, a history and art history major, is gaining experience this summer in Virginia that is preparing her for a career after graduation.

Bishop is serving as a summer intern at the Office of Historic Alexandria, which oversees all the museums in Historic Alexandria. During her internship, she catalogs artifacts in the city archives, assists with citywide events and cleans museum collections. One of her biggest projects has been designing and proposing an interactive activity to accompany an exhibit at the Alexandria Black History Museum.

Pieces displayed on a table at the the museum and archive center.
Pieces on display at the Museum and Archive Center.

“Since being at this internship, I have learned how different departments in the museum environment interact with each other,鈥 Bishop said. 鈥淚 have worked with museum educators, archivists, archaeologists and directors and have seen how their roles overlap and work together. I鈥檝e also learned practical skills like collections handling, through cleaning the collections, and archival practices.鈥

Bishop鈥檚 favorite part of the internship has been working with her co-intern to develop the interactive activity for the Moss Kendrix exhibit at the Alexandria Black History Museum.

鈥淚 have loved getting to apply the research processes I鈥檝e learned in my art history and history classes at 乱伦视频 to a real-world exhibition,鈥 Bishop said.

While searching for an internship to accompany Capital Connections, a Study USA program in Washington, D.C., Bishop expanded her search beyond the city. She discovered Old Town Alexandria community-centered network of museums, preservation projects, archaeology and public programming. She jumped at the opportunity to work in a smaller office where she would get hands-on, diversified experience in several areas of museum work.

She learned about the internship through George Mason University鈥檚 database of history internships, which was recommended by Cindy Sweeney in the Student Professional Development Center.

The internship has helped Bishop explore different areas of museum work while preparing her for a future career in the field.

鈥淭his internship has exposed me to several areas of museum work that I was not previously familiar with, which has allowed me to test which parts I enjoy and want to pursue further,鈥 Bishop said. 鈥淚 will take away significant hands-on experience in the museum space and strong connections with several staff members at the Office of Historic Alexandria.鈥

As she enters her senior year at 乱伦视频, Bishop has developed a passion for museum education, an area she is considering pursuing in graduate school. After graduation, Bishop plans to gain professional experience before attending graduate school.

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乱伦视频 employees honored during 2026 Staff Appreciation Day /u/news/2026/05/31/elon-employees-honored-during-2026-staff-appreciation-day/ Sun, 31 May 2026 15:48:45 +0000 /u/news/?p=1049158
乱伦视频 President Connie Ledoux Book offered opening remarks during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

乱伦视频 celebrated the dedication, innovation and service of its staff during Staff Appreciation Day on May 29, honoring individuals and teams whose work exemplifies the university鈥檚 mission and values.

鈥淓ach of you exemplifies the spirit of 乱伦视频 through your passion, innovation and teamwork鈥揳ll of which has created an environment for excellence in learning, growth and success,鈥 Melissa Clodfelter, associate vice president for Human Resources and chief human resources officer, shared in her welcoming remarks to hundreds of university staff who had gathered for the celebration inside Schar Center.

The Rev. Kirstin Boswell, 乱伦视频’s chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement and an assistant professor of religious studies, followed with the invocation, where she encouraged staff to recognize and celebrate those who were honored during the ceremony, as well as those whose contributions often go unseen.

鈥淢ay we recognize the dignity in every role and the value in every contribution,鈥 Boswell said. 鈥淎nd may all of us leave this gathering renewed in purpose, strengthened by community and grateful for the opportunity to contribute our gifts to something larger than ourselves.鈥

President Connie Ledoux Book provided updates on several university priorities, including progress on the Slattery Center, the university鈥檚 new center for health and wellness; the Roberts Academy at 乱伦视频 for children with dyslexia; the merger of 乱伦视频 and Queens University of Charlotte; and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classification for community and civic engagement.

Book said Staff Appreciation Day is about sharing thanks with colleagues for helping one another accomplish goals. 鈥淚 really love the strength of this community,鈥 she reflected. 鈥淭oday is a day for us to pause and take a day of gratitude for us to say ‘thank you.’鈥

Retirees

Kelly Elliston addresses staff members during the retirement recognition portion of Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Two retirees elected to have someone speak on their behalf as part of the ceremony. Kelly Elliston retired on December 31 as the executive assistant to the president. In a pre-recorded video, Book thanked Elliston for her friendship, commitment, excellence and partnership.

Now retired, Elliston shared that she appreciates drinking coffee on the porch to the sounds of birds singing. She recalled Elizabeth Bowman鈥檚 acceptance speech after winning the 2025 professional hourly staff member of the year award, where Bowen described 乱伦视频 as a ship with captains, wheels, nuts and bolts. 鈥淚鈥檝e been one of those nuts for a really long time!鈥 Elliston said to friendly laughter from the audience.

Julie Myers addresses staff members during the retirement recognition portion of Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Julie Myers, assistant for information technology, was recognized in a prepared video by her supervisor, Pat Donohue, deputy CIO. Donohue said Myers played a key role in budgeting, personnel management, business efficiency, bringing structural, accountability and cost awareness and was so meticulous that she would have backup plans for plans. Myers thanked several staff members in the audience for their time worked together.

Myers encouraged the audience to continue to look forward and not back as they take on new challenges. 鈥淭hat is why the windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror,鈥 she shared.

Read the stories of 2025-26 乱伦视频 retirees in the Today at 乱伦视频 story.

Phoenix Awards

Four Phoenix Awards are presented each year to recognize outstanding innovation, collaboration and dedication to the university鈥檚 mission. Janet Williams, vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer, announced the award winners.

Phoenix Innovation Award

Terrance Copling accepted the Phoenix Innovation Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Terrance Copling was named the 2026 Phoenix Innovation Award winner. The Phoenix Innovation Award is presented to a member of the 乱伦视频 staff who has displayed innovation by creating, designing, improving or implementing a new idea or program that benefits the university or the community.

In his role as senior ERP application developer, Copling was recognized for designing a solution to allow 乱伦视频 Benefits Hub, powered by PlanSource, to communicate directly with Colleague, a feat that was previously thought not possible. Copling鈥檚 innovation has eliminated manual data entry, which reduces errors, improves processing time and creates a smoother and more efficient experience for 乱伦视频 employees.

Copling was described as someone who consistently demonstrates an ability to translate complex challenges into thoughtful and effective solutions 鈥撀爓hich he approaches with humility, patience and a palpable desire to help others succeed.

One nominator said about Copling, 鈥淗e is the person colleagues turn to when a challenge seems unsolvable because time and again, he proves that with enough creativity and persistence, nothing is out of reach.鈥

When accepting the award, Copling shared his gratitude for the team effort, within his team and other partners on campus. 鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 do this with you,鈥 he shared.

Phoenix Rising Award

Andrew Moffa accepted the Phoenix Rising Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Andrew Moffa was named the 2026 Phoenix Rising Award winner. The award is presented to one newer member of 乱伦视频鈥檚 staff who has consistently displayed excellence in pursuit of 乱伦视频鈥檚 mission with an engaged mind in inspired leadership and global citizenship.

Moffa is the assistant director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life. He was described as the 鈥渕entor people dream of having鈥 and someone who 鈥渃reates an environment where students feel valued and empowered鈥 in several roles he plays, including advising students in 乱伦视频 101, mentoring members of the 乱伦视频 Votes! Team and supporting students who work in the office.

One nominator shared that Moffa 鈥渆mbodies the essence of allyship: showing up consistently, listening deeply and helping students bring their goals and ideas to life.鈥 Students said he is 鈥渁n amazing support to any student he comes across鈥 and 鈥渁n open space for us.鈥

Moffa expressed gratitude towards the Kernodle Center and the Division of Student Life, as well the students he works with. 鈥淚t comes back to the students that we work with,鈥 he shared. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why I鈥檓 here, that鈥檚 why I love showing up to work 鈥 it wouldn鈥檛 be the same without them.鈥

Phoenix Collaboration Award

(From left to right) Emily Krechel, Janet Williams, Jo-Rae Jennings, Kameryn Taylor and Noah Orr. 乱伦视频GROW accepted the Phoenix Collaboration Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

The 2026 Phoenix Collaboration Award was presented to 乱伦视频 Guided Reflection on Work Student Employment Mentoring Implementation Work Group, led by Alison Doherty, Jo-Rae Jennings, Emily Krechel, Noah Orr and Kameryn Taylor. 乱伦视频GROW is a framework designed to help students connect what they鈥檙e learning in the classroom with the skills they are developing in their campus jobs. Through brief conversations with their supervisors, students reflect on how their work supports their academic, professional and personal growth.

The award is presented to an 乱伦视频 staff team or group that has fostered cooperation, collaboration and open communication across two or more departments/offices/centers on campus.

A nominator said about the group, 鈥淭he team modeled the very competencies it seeks to cultivate in students: communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism and adaptive thinking.鈥

乱伦视频GROW was designed to be the fabric of supervision and student employment university-wide. Due to the collaborative efforts, supervisors now have clearer expectations, stronger training and accessible tools to facilitate intentional developmental conversations, and student employees are more likely to recognize transferable skills, articulate growth and connect work to academics and future careers.

Emily Krechel, director of new student programs, addressed the audience with 乱伦视频GROW members standing near the podium. As chair of the workgroup, she described the team as 鈥渢he most productive, efficient and collaborative people she has ever had the privilege of working with.鈥

Phoenix Community Engagement Award

Tammy Hill

Tammy Hill, student health insurance and immunization compliance project manager, was named the 2026 Phoenix Community Engagement Award winner. The award recognizes a member of the 乱伦视频 staff who has demonstrated exemplary service to the university, local or global community through their engagement in volunteer organizations.

Hill is a leader within the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation and was described as someone who tirelessly contributes her time, expertise and energy to support cultural preservation, community engagement and organizational leadership.

Hill is profoundly dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of her tribal community鈥檚 history, culture and traditions. When she was 55, she pursued a degree in American history to deepen her understanding of Western expansion and the many successes of other tribes in the United States. She has served the OBSN as newsletter editor, a member of the Scholarship Committee and Tribal Secretary on the Tribal Council, and she is self-taught in the skills needed for her current role managing the tribal website, web store and trading post.

One nominator stated, 鈥淲hether supporting her tribal community, fostering cultural awareness or strengthening connections within the 乱伦视频 community, she leads with humility, integrity and dedication. She demonstrates that service is not simply something she does 鈥 it is who she is.鈥

Hill has been at 乱伦视频 for more than two decades and leaves an indelible mark on students and colleagues alike who fondly reflect on her guidance, warmth and genuine care. She was not present at the ceremony and Jana Lynn Patterson, associate vice president for Student Life/dean of Student Health & Well-Being/assistant professor, accepted on her behalf.

Blanche Garrison Memorial Award

Drema Holder accepted the Blanche Garrison Memorial Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Drema Holder was named the 2026 Blanche Garrison Memorial Award recipient. The award was established in memory of the late Blanche Garrison, an 乱伦视频 Medallion awardee, who served the university with distinction as a staff member at Maynard House. This award was created through the generosity of President Emeritus Leo Lambert and Laurie Lambert and recognizes a staff member who has contributed significantly to shaping the student experience at 乱伦视频 through their everyday commitments and actions to support, encourage and mentor 乱伦视频 students.

Holder is the Moseley Center program assistant and was described as the epitome of graciousness and customer service, someone whose authentic kindheartedness, commitment and enthusiasm are vital to keeping her area of campus running effectively and making all who pass through its halls feel welcome.

One nominator shared that Holder 鈥渃ontinually puts others before herself, uplifting students and advocating for them to receive the recognition they deserve.鈥 Another nominator added, 鈥淚f Moseley is the heart of campus, then Drema is the heart of Moseley.鈥

Holder shared that this is her 48th year in higher education and 鈥渁ll my students and all my coworkers have a special place in my heart.鈥

Staff Member of the Year Awards

Three Staff Member of the Year Awards are presented annually to university non-teaching staff 鈥 one for each of the following categories: facilities management, professional hourly staff and administrative staff. 乱伦视频 President Connie Ledoux Book announced the award winners.

Staff Member of the Year 鈥撀燩rofessional Hourly

Sharon Holmes accepted the Professional Hourly Staff Member of the Year award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Sharon Holmes was honored as the 2026 professional hourly staff member of the year. Holmes is a program assistant in the Office of Alumni Engagement and described as someone who goes above and beyond to facilitate events, manage student workers and make alumni feel welcome.

Nominators shared that Holmes is a 鈥渕om away from home鈥 for student workers and a valued source of support and friendship for her colleagues.鈥 Another team member added, whatever the team needs, she will do without question and with the biggest smile you will ever see.鈥

She was further described as 鈥渢he welcoming voice on the phone, the smiling face when alumni stop by her office and the helpful hand when students have questions.”

Upon receiving the award, Holmes shared that working at 乱伦视频 is meaningful to her because she is from Alamance County. She expressed her appreciation to her team members, saying, 鈥淭hey are truly a pleasure to be around, to work with and to collaborate with. It鈥檚 a joy to support them.鈥

Staff Member of the Year 鈥 Administrative

Ross Wade accepted the Administrative Staff Member of the Year Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Ross Wade was named the 2026 administrative staff member of the year. He is 乱伦视频鈥檚 interim associate vice president for the Student Professional Development Center.

Wade was recognized for steering his department through a period of critical transition with 鈥渞emarkable grace transparency and intentionality.鈥 He is described as having thoughtful, future-focused leadership and lauded for restoring a sense of direction and vigor to the team and introduced policies that have substantially improved workflow efficiency.

One nominator stated that 鈥淗e leads by example 鈥 rolling up his sleeves, staying engaged and demonstrating through his own actions what dedication to this work actually looks like.鈥

Wade expressed the challenges of stepping into a leadership role during a time of transition for SPDC. 鈥淚 stumble through it every single day with the grace and the help from the SPDC team,鈥 he shared. 鈥淭hank you so much for your patience, kindness and ideas.鈥

Staff Member of the Year 鈥 Facilities Management

Carol Pulliam accepted the Facilities Management Staff Member of the Year Award during Staff Appreciation Day at the Schar Center on May 29, 2026. Photography by Ethan Wu.

Carol Pulliam received the facilities management staff member of the year award. She is the custodian for Sato Commons.

Nominators used an array of sentiments to describe why Pulliam is, as they describe, one of the most important members of her building鈥檚 team: exceptionally detail-oriented, proud of her work and orderly. 鈥淪he ensures every facet of the physical space reflects the excellence for which 乱伦视频 is known,鈥 a nominator said.

Pulliam was not only recognized for her immaculate work, but also her willingness to submit FixIt requests and helping students set up research posters.

Another nominator shared that her genuine warmth truly sets her apart. 鈥淗er willingness to engage people on the floor in meaningful conversations helps make our floor more connected and caring.鈥

Addressing her staff peers, she expressed, 鈥渢hank you, God, and thank you to all the people that made this possible 鈥撀營 love each and every one of you.鈥

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2025-26 乱伦视频 employee retirees recognized /u/news/2026/05/22/2025-26-elon-employee-retirees-recognized/ Fri, 22 May 2026 12:58:43 +0000 /u/news/?p=1048462 乱伦视频 recognized 28 retirees on May 12 during the faculty and staff awards. Linda Dunn, Anthony Hatcher, Charity Johansson, Sharon Moss LaRocco, Beth McCain, Robert Moorman, Patrick Murphy and Jana Lynn Patterson each elected to have a colleague speak on their behalf. Additional retirees shared what they will miss about working at 乱伦视频 and what they look forward to during retirement.

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Assistant vice president for financial aid

Patrick Murphy speaks during the 2026 Faculty-Staff Awards at Alumni Gym on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Grant Halverson/乱伦视频)

Patrick Murphy joined 乱伦视频 at the beginning of 1994 as bursar for 乱伦视频 College to find a career that would, as he put it, add positivity to his day. Retiring at the end of the month, Murphy has served in a myriad of roles at 乱伦视频, including director of financial aid, senior associate dean and director of financial aid and assistant vice president for financial aid.

During the Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon, Greg Zaiser, vice president for enrollment, credited Murphy with quietly and deliberately supporting 乱伦视频鈥檚 growth from a regional college to national and international distinction.

鈥淲hat I know now is because of Pat鈥檚 patience, accessibility and strong desire for success,鈥 added Zaiser.

After retirement, Murphy looks forward to spending more time with his wife and his five grandchildren, who are all under the age of six. He says his favorite memory at 乱伦视频 was picking up astronaut and former senator John Glenn and his wife from the airport and guiding them across campus to multiple events.

鈥淚 will miss the people I work with,鈥 he said. 鈥溌衣资悠 has been the only place I worked where my friends are also people I work with.鈥


Beth McCain

Assistant teaching professor of accounting

Beth McCain speaks during the 2026 Faculty-Staff Awards at Alumni Gym on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Grant Halverson/乱伦视频)

Beth McCain joined 乱伦视频 in 2016 teaching part-time as an adjunct after teaching at a community college. She was hired permanently in 2021 as a lecturer and also served as the director of the Master of Science accounting program. She retired on December 31, 2025.

While at 乱伦视频, McCain led January Term study abroad courses to Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and was the inaugural faculty member for the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business study abroad program in Singapore.

At the Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon, Catherine Chiang, professor of accounting and chair of the department of accounting, described McCain as one of the most dedicated and student-centered educators she had the privilege of knowing. 鈥淵our decade of service has shaped careers, strengthened our programs and raised the standards for what it means to be an 乱伦视频 educator,鈥 said Chiang.

McCain returned the compliments to her department chair and gave a shoutout to Linda Poulson, who gave McCain 鈥渁 chance鈥 and also to her husband, who was in attendance.

Now retired, McCain is volunteering for Guilford County Animal Services in Greensboro and taking a French course at 乱伦视频 in preparation for a three-month trip to France in the fall. Reflecting on her time at 乱伦视频, McCain said, 鈥淚 will greatly miss the amazing faculty and staff that I worked with as well as relationships that I developed with my students over the years.鈥


Linda Niedziela

Associate professor of biology and chair of the Department of Biology

Linda Niedziela

Linda Niedziela joined 乱伦视频 in 2001 excited to teach courses in genetics and biotechnology. She was attracted to the university鈥檚 strengths in undergraduate education and undergraduate research. She will retire at the end of May after serving in a myriad of roles, including biology department chair, assistant professor, associate professor, director of the science branch of 乱伦视频 College Fellows and the Japheth E. Rawls chair for undergraduate research in science.

Niedziela said she will miss what she calls the 鈥渄aily therapy sessions.鈥 She shared that every day during the semester, whoever is able will meet for lunch on the first floor of McMichael and discuss wide-ranging topics, including teaching tips, research reports, personal stories about families and pets and anything else that is on the mind of lunch attendees.

She said, 鈥淚 will miss the wonderful faculty and staff colleagues in the biology department who have become like family to me.鈥

After retirement, Niedziela and her husband, Carl, an adjunct assistant professor of biology at 乱伦视频, who will also be retiring, will travel with their dogs in an airstream travel trailer and spend time in their woodworking shop. She will also be devoting more time training and competing with her Shetland sheepdog in performance dog sports.


Anthony Hatcher

Professor of journalism and chair of the Journalism Department

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Anthony Hatcher joined 乱伦视频 in 2002 and has served as associate professor of journalism, full professor of journalism and the inaugural chair of the Department of Journalism.

Hatcher said he did not have a passport until he joined 乱伦视频 in his early 40鈥檚. 鈥淪ince 2004, I have taken students to Hong Kong, South Africa and multiple European countries,鈥 he reflected. Hatcher also created a religion and media course in his first year, which he taught every year since.

One of those colleagues, Harlen Makemson, professor of communication design, praised Hatcher at the Faculty/Staff Luncheon for Hatcher鈥檚 empathy and humanity during what he described as a time of upheaval in the media world, brought on by new technologies. 鈥淎nd while it’s true that Anthony Hatcher serves on virtually every major standing committee at 乱伦视频, it’s his humanity, his warmth and his care, that is his most impactful service to his university.鈥

鈥淚 will miss being with students, and I will miss seeing my colleagues 鈥撀爉y friends 鈥撀燿aily or weekly,鈥 said Hatcher. During the ceremony, he added, 鈥淚 hope in addition to teaching all those wonderful students I鈥檝e had over the past nearly quarter century, I hope in some small way, I made their lives a little better because God knows they helped me be better.

After retirement, Hatcher looks forward to biking, hiking, travel and spending time with his granddaughter. 鈥淲riting will be part of retirement as well, since I can鈥檛 sing or paint,鈥 he added.


Robert Moorman

Frank S. Holt, Jr. professor of business leadership and professor of organizational behavior

Robert Moorman holds up a pamphlet during the 2026 Faculty-Staff Awards at Alumni Gym on May 12, 2026 to praise the employees being praised during the ceremony. (Photo by Grant Halverson/乱伦视频

Robert Moorman joined 乱伦视频 as the Frank Holt Jr professor of business leadership in 2011, a title he held throughout his time at 乱伦视频. Retiring in May, Moorman has also served as the department chair for the Department of Management, Entrepreneurship and International Business.

During the Faculty, Staff Awards Luncheon, Haya Ajjan, dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and professor of management information systems, shared that Moorman has a gift few others do 鈥撀爐he ability to ask the types of questions that 鈥渕ake you stop walking, look around at where you actually are and suddenly see it鈥 question that stays with you for the rest of your life.鈥 Ajjan offered Moorman a golf club afterwards in the spirit of his retirement.

During the ceremony, Moorman shared that education is so much more than reading books and looking at stats. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really about the relationships we have,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t’s the relationships with our students and the utter joy of seeing people cycle through during this really important time of their lives, you know, touching you and stepping in and stepping out and then seeing them grow as they go.鈥

Moorman said his favorite memories are those involving friendships with colleagues and partnerships with students. 鈥淚 have fond memories of a few colleagues congregating in my office talking about the joys and frustrations of the day,鈥 he said.聽 鈥淚 also have fond memories of holding classes that just seemed to 鈥榳ork鈥 that day and then talking with students afterward about how they continued thinking about our discussions.鈥

After retiring at the end of this month, Moorman looks forward to what he calls unstructured adventure. 鈥淚 am looking forward to a time of boredom that then grows into something new, unplanned and adventurous. What fun!鈥


Charity Johansson

Professor of physical therapy education and chair of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Department.

Charity Johansson speaks during the 2026 Faculty-Staff Awards at Alumni Gym on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Grant Halverson/乱伦视频)

In 1999, Charity Johnsson joined what would become the Doctor of Physical Therapy program as one of its first faculty. She retired in December 2025 after decades of service in which she held positions of associate professor, full professor, faculty administrative fellow, interim associate department chair, interim department chair and program director, department chair and program director and university parliamentarian.

Johansson said she is already missing the 鈥渄aily exchanges with colleagues whose brilliant minds and genuinely kind hearts鈥 have shaped her over nearly three decades. Likewise, she will miss the students, and their 鈥渋nfectious enthusiasm, their compassion and the joy of watching them transform in ways they hadn鈥檛 even imagined possible.鈥

During the Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon, Crystal Ramsey praised Johansson as a 鈥渃ornerstone of the 乱伦视频 academic community, whose legacy is defined not just by the position she has held, but by the enduring way she has nurtured the hearts, minds and professional identities of future healthcare providers.鈥 Ramsey is an associate professor of physical therapy education and a former student of Johansson鈥檚.

At the ceremony, Johansson reflected on the retirement of Gerry Francis, who served as professor emeritus of mathematics and provost emeritus.

鈥淕erry Francis told me he doesn鈥檛 miss the work, but he really misses the people 鈥 and I get that,” she said.

She also said it was a privilege working with so many in the 乱伦视频 community who have encouraged her, challenged her and made her laugh to help her be a better a human. 鈥Fred Rubeck, you鈥檙e among those,鈥 Johansson added, honoring the late professor of performing arts and chair of the Department of Performing Arts.

Now retired, Johansson said she is enjoying time outdoors with family and close friends, planning travel and trying new ventures, including fiction writing.


Marcia Dodson

Program assistant for the Station at Mill Point Neighborhood

Marcia Dodson

Marcia Dodson joined 乱伦视频 in 2015 and is the proud mother of three sons who graduated from 乱伦视频. She will be retiring at the end of May and has served as a service desk analyst for facilities management, program assistant in the Danieley Neighborhood and Station at Mill Point.

A favorite memory of Dodson鈥檚 while at 乱伦视频 is joining the London Experience for staff, where she built relationships with colleagues she had not yet had the opportunity to meet while working at 乱伦视频. 鈥淲hat an awesome experience!鈥 she reflected.

After retirement, Dodson looks forward to being a traveling grandparent with her husband.


Rosemary Haskell

Professor of English

Rosemary Haskell

Rosemary Haskell joined 乱伦视频 in 1985 and will be retiring in August. She has held the roles of temporary instructor and assistant, associate and later, full professor of English.

Haskell said she will most miss her kind and interesting colleagues, as well as the 鈥渆nergizing power of the new class of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed first-years each August.鈥

One of Haskell鈥檚 favorite memories at 乱伦视频 is during the transition of the Fighting Christians to the Phoenix. She enjoyed the papier-mache birds and eggs in trees around campus that offered a clue to the new mascot.

After retirement, Haskell said she plans to spend time with her family and do some home improvement work.


Cheryl Riley

Custodian

Cheryl Riley

Cheryl Riley joined 乱伦视频 in 2013 as a custodian and will retire at the end of May. 鈥淚 will miss the people I work with,鈥 she said. 鈥淎nd I look forward to spending time with my grandkids.鈥


Linda Dunn

Adjunct assistant professor of Peace and Conflict Studies

Linda Dunn speaks during the 2026 Faculty-Staff Awards at Alumni Gym on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Grant Halverson/乱伦视频)

Linda Dunn joined 乱伦视频 in 1998 as the director of the Alamance County Dispute Settlement Center, where she trained a group of students and returned to train several faculty members in mediation skills, who later became volunteer mediators for the center. Dunn鈥檚 official start date on record is 2001, when she taught a two-credit mediation and conflict resolution skills course as part of a new minor called Nonviolent Studies. She retired at the end of December, 2025.

Federico Pous spoke on behalf of Dunn during the Faculty/Staff Awards luncheon, praising Dunn鈥檚 ability to teach hands-on peaceful conflict resolution skills and strategies across different social backgrounds.

鈥淟inda’s way of teaching and interacting with students, staff and professors, makes you feel that you are equal to her in the same community space,鈥 he shared.

鈥淚 will miss the students and their passion the things I teach,鈥 said Dunn. Two of her students attended the luncheon.

After retirement, she plans to attend cultural events on campus and potentially assist in future facilitated discussions on campus. She will also continue to volunteer as a mediator at the Alamance County District court, continue restorative circle skills and mediation and training skills with Restorative Justice Durham and the Orange County District County District court.

鈥淚 will continue to be an activist for restorative justice and peacemaking organizations as we navigate the chaos and violence in our world,鈥 she added.


Elizabeth Bailey

Assistant teaching professor of exercise science

Elizabeth Bailey

Elizabeth Bailey began her career at 乱伦视频 in 2004 and, enjoying the vibe of the community, wanted to be 鈥減art of it all.鈥 She started as a lecturer for the required wellness course, lectured for the School of Education before joining Exercise Science.

Retiring at the end of Spring semester, Bailey said she will most miss her colleagues and all the 鈥渇riends among the faculty and staff鈥 she has made while at 乱伦视频.

鈥淚 will also miss the opportunities to continue to learn that are available at 乱伦视频, whether it be through taking classes or participating in workshops or going abroad,鈥 she added. She said, while at 乱伦视频, he has learned a lot.

Bailey said her retirement plans continue to evolve, and she still intends to exercise classes and do some research on the side.


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Associate director of communications for the Student Professional Development Center

Kim Giles

Since her first role in 1995, Kim Giles has served in various roles at the university, including data entry in admissions and accounting, budget clerk in the physical plant, program assistant for Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Chemistry, and Physics, and assistant director of communications in the Student Professional Development Center.

Giles retired during the summer of 2025. She said she cherishes the opportunity to earn an MBA at 乱伦视频 along with her daughter. She said about the experience, 鈥渨hat an unforgettable experience that was in crossing the stage along with my daughter to get our MBA鈥檚 together 鈥撀爄t was quite surreal.鈥

Giles also reflected on traveling with peers and faculty to Vietnam and Singapore, the many evolutions of Staff Appreciation Day, and being honored as the staff member of the year 鈥撀燼n experience she said she will cherish forever.

Since retiring, Giles has taken nine cruises and has done kayaking, camping and gardening. She looks forward to continuing to spend time with family.


Sharon Moss LaRocco

University accompanist and instructor in music

Sharon Moss LaRocco speaks during the 2026 Faculty-Staff Awards at Alumni Gym on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Grant Halverson/乱伦视频)

Sharon Moss LaRocco was recognized at the Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon by Hallie Hogan, associate professor of music. LaRocco joined the 乱伦视频 Music Department in 1988 as a pianist for musical theater productions, music ensembles and student recitals.

Hogan shared, 鈥淎lthough she kept a very low profile, there was never any doubt about this, because she never missed a beat, much less a note, and maintained high quality for every performance she gave,” Hogan said.

She shared that students developed a strong admiration for LaRocco鈥檚 talent and a deep love for her kind and understanding nature.

Beyond 乱伦视频, Sharon has devoted herself to advocating for people with autism, through her work as a leader in the Office of Society of North Carolina, notably promoting autism awareness for the Native American communities of Western North Carolina.

At the awards ceremony, LaRocco shared that one of her favorite memories was the construction of Rhodes Stadium, which signaled to her the emergence of a marching band.

鈥淲ho doesn鈥檛 love a marching band?鈥 asked LaRocco to the audience. 鈥淎nd the spirit and the energy it creates walking through the campus, en route to the games.鈥


Jana Lynn Patterson

Associate vice president for Student Life/dean of student health & well-being/assistant professor

Jon Dooley, right, looks on as Jana Lynn Patterson speaks during the 2026 Faculty-Staff Awards at Alumni Gym on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Grant Halverson/乱伦视频)

During the Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon, Jon Dooley, vice president for Student Life and associate professor of education, described Patterson as someone who is consistent in how she shows up for others, patient when a young leader makes a mistake, honest with students and colleagues even when it is hard and someone who not only believes in others, and one who helps others believe in themselves.

鈥淪he supported students in college through tragedy, advised student organizations, and celebrated their success,鈥 said Dooley. 鈥淪he has created spaces of welcome and belonging, and met the students in their darkest hours, helping them piece together on plans to move forward.鈥

Patterson was also recognized for her 40 years of service and held back tears while addressing the audience. A first-generation student from Hope Mills, North Carolina, Patterson said her parents could have never dreamed where she is today.

鈥淭o my staff and colleagues, you are the A-Team,鈥 she shared. “But to everyone in this community, I want you to know that every day has been an honor and a pleasure to be a part of this community and to have worked with you.鈥


Also retiring

Retiring staff members will be recognized on May 29 as part of Staff Appreciation Day.

  • Joan Barnatt
  • Mona DeVries
  • Chris Dockrill, head women’s golf coach
  • Sharon Hodge
  • John Chinnici, community service officer
  • David “DD” Donohue, painter
  • Kelly Elliston
  • Gloria Graves, custodian
  • William “Tom” Hall, telecommunications technician
  • Rhonda Kosusko, associate director of career services, education and 乱伦视频
  • Katherine Rodriguez, assistant director for application processing
  • Michelle Stephens, custodian
  • Ed Williams, service desk analyst
  • Donna Wood , electronic services/ acquisitions librarian
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