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Devon Hawkins, lecturer in economics, was recently interviewed by WFMY about a new aviation company coming to Guilford County.

The inaugural director of inclusive excellence for graduate and professional education, Laké Laosebikan-Buggs fosters belonging in Elon’s graduate programs. She will be recognized by the Triad Business Journal at a June 12 banquet and featured in a special issue later this month.

The graduate of the Accelerated 3+1 Dual-Degree Program in Business Analytics in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business serves as a division business analyst at Lennar in Raleigh, N.C., and aspires to attend medical school.

Associate Professor Elena Kennedy’s “Entrepreneurship for the Greater Good” class capped the spring semester with a Community Showcase that paired 23 seniors and juniors with five local nonprofits.

Shane O’Kelly, president and CEO of Advance Auto Parts, visited Elon to share lessons on leadership, strategy and career growth during a Lessons from Leaders event.

The Department of Economics in �þ���’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business has named senior Emma Leonard ’25 the annual Best Economics Thesis Award winner.

A new study by �þ���’s Assistant Professor Drew Peabody and Associate Professor Kate Upton suggests that European funds moving from a strict “dark green” category to a lighter sustainability rating may see more investors withdraw their money.

�þ��� Assistant Professor of Finance Andrew Schwartz spoke with WalletHub about what consumers should know about choosing credit cards.

�þ��� Lecturer in economics Devon Hawkins was recently quoted by This Old House about how tariffs could impact homeowners.

Seniors Megan Gilligan, Anna Ellis, Nancy Wilkins and Matthew Graffeo earned the SHRM Certified Professional credential after passing the global HR exam in spring 2025.