Elon graduates have long made their mark on Charlotte — leading in business, education, health care and the arts. The momentum here is real, and the Elon alumni network continues to grow alongside it.
Charlotte is a top destination for undergraduate and graduate alumni.
3,000+
Elon alumni live and work in the Charlotte metro area.
40+
Industries employ Elon alumni across the region.
#1 Destination City
For graduate alumni entering the workforce.
Strengthen your connection. Broaden your Impact.
Network: Attend alumni events, meet fellow grads, join the Charlotte Alumni Chapter.
Support: Mentor students or fellow alumni, participate in local service projects.
Celebrate: Reunions, social gatherings, regional events.
Keep Learning: Join Elon in Charlotte events or professional development sessions.
Right Here & Right Now
See What’s Happening in Charlotte
May 20, 2026
Two Elon professors served as panelists for “Betting on the Region: Sports Betting’s Impact and What Comes Next” event.
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May 15, 2026
The exercise science and sport management double major recently served as lead author on a research publication in the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, capping an undergraduate experience shaped by mentorship, curiosity and an increasing passion for research.
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May 12, 2026
As the merger approval process continues, Elon and Queens are planning to align a number of administrative and operational functions through shared services, beginning June 30.
Read MoreYour Elon Story Keeps Going — Right Here in Charlotte.
Whether you’re new to the area or deeply rooted in the Queen City, your Elon experience doesn’t end at graduation. This is a community of connection, impact and lifelong opportunity — and we’re glad you’re part of it.