Elon University Biology Department

05/27/2026

Congratulations Alex!

05/23/2026

Dr Vick joins Bio/French major Lila Noble and her Dad for grad foto.

05/22/2026

More by the lake!

05/22/2026

More pix!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the biology majors and other STEM students who were part of ¡Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight! Ready or not world, here comes our graduates!

https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/commencement/ceremony-information/schedule/celebremos/

05/22/2026

Start the party! Pictures from ‘26 - congratulations Class of ‘26! We’ll keep adding to this folder as the pic come in - send us your shots!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026 from some of your faculty 🎉

05/22/2026

Meet Jonathan!

What’s the most significant thing you’ve learned?
Get involved on campus, even if its something you don't know you want to pursue just test it out. Elon is great in you can take a lot of different and unique classes. Study abroad if you are able to take advantage of that. Take advantage of things going on around campus.

Who at Elon were your mentors that had the biggest impact on you and why?
I worked closely with Dr. Miyamoto in the Pre-Health Society to build a dental cohort and help other pre-dental students know what the expect when they apply. My biology advisor Dr. Bernardy was helpful in guiding me. I was close with chemistry department and a TA from Dr. Karty. Dean Gaither and Dr. Landesberg had an impact on me during my study abroad Holocaust journey which was such a unique experience and shaped who I am.

05/19/2026

senior highlight courtesy of Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences at Elon University - Rocco Albano, double major in Biology and Public Health!

Meet Rocco!

What’s the most significant thing you’ve learned?
How to manage challenges with discipline and perseverance, communicate and collaborate with others, and take responsibility for my own academic and personal growth.

Who at Elon were your mentors that had the biggest impact on you and why?
Choosing to attend Elon was largely influenced by Dr. Linda Niedziela, whose mentorship & support have shaped my academic experience over the last four years. Dr. Antonio Izzo taught me that resilience in research is not just about enduring difficult moments but learning how to embrace and even enjoy the challenges that come with them. Dr. Amanda Tapler gave me the confidence and experience to apply my skills in a global context and how to adapt myself to one as well. I could always count on Dr. Rivera-Serrano for moral support and guidance whenever I needed it. Hillary Zaken helped me develop valuable planning skills and gave me opportunities to explore interests beyond academics in ways that were fun, memorable and strengthened my friendships. Dr. Michael Carnigan helped strengthen my analytical skills and encouraged me to see connections between different intellectual pursuits and how to appreciate them more fully.