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April ‘Elon Poll’ puts Cooper ahead in N.C. gubernatorial race
April 20th, 2016
The Elon University Poll released its latest survey results entitled, ‘Elon Poll: Cooper pulls ahead in N.C. gubernatorial race’ on Wednesday, April 19. This month’s poll asked questions from a variety of topics, including: House Bill 2, North Carolina’s U.S. Senate ...
Dean of Multicultural Affairs Randy Williams appointed to new senior leadership position.
March 25th, 2016
Elon University Senior Staff member Randy Williams has been named the Elon University Associate Vice President for Campus Engagement, a new role among the leadership staff positions at the university. The new position is meant to show the university’s ...
‘Changing the Conversation’ lecture takes cyber harassment from the web to reality
March 11th, 2016
Media critic and blogger Anita Sarkeesian had been facing serious harassment and threats as part of the ‘Gamergate controversy’ since she launched a Kickstarter campaign to create a series of videos addressing sexism in video games, but this threat ...
Elon University Board of Trustees welcomes two new members
March 9th, 2016
Elon University Board of Trustees recently elected two new members: Cynthia Citrone of Southport, Connecticut and David King of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Cynthia Citrone serves on the Elon Parents Council with her husband, and is one of the university’s ...
N.C. Senators put their team spirit to the test in Super Bowl 50 wager
February 8th, 2016
Some people are willing to bet money on their team’s success in the Super Bowl this Sunday. For the Senators Cory Gardner, R-CO, Michael Bennet, D-CO, Thom Tillis, R-NC, and Richard Burr,R-NC , a slice of humble pie is ...
Humorist Jeanne Robertson set to headline annual “Night of the Phoenix”
January 6th, 2016
American humorist and Elon enthusiast Jeanne Robertson is scheduled to headline Elon’s ninth annual Night of the Phoenix fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in Alumni Gym. Last year’s event raised a record-breaking $164,300 for student-athlete scholarships. ...
Elon remembers Jacob Rankin Parks III ’32
January 23rd, 2015
To some, Jacob Rankin Parks III was a skilled hunter. To others, a loving father, brother and grandparent. Within the Elon community, Parks was known as a proud Phoenix and the university’s oldest living alumnus, graduating in ’32. Parks ...
Elon organization collaborates with national composer for fall concert
November 17th, 2014
November 2013 was the first time Adam Kehl set foot on Elon’s campus. “I was finishing my doctorate at the University of South Carolina and was looking for a collegiate teaching position, and this job posting came across the ...
‘Lessons within Ferguson, MO.’ opens communication within Elon
August 28th, 2014
“It just feels as if it’s a bad dream for everyone.” Elon student and Ferguson resident Mia Ginaé Watkins remembers pacing around the house while watching news updates in disbelief with her family on August 9, when an unarmed 18-year-old ...
Jo Watt Williams ’55 awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine
June 5th, 2014
Vice President Emerita Dr. Jo Watts Williams received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award on May 30, 2014 at Elon University’s annual Staff Appreciation Day. Past recipients include Maya Angelou, John Hope Franklin and Elon President Emeritus ...
Historic neighborhood celebrates first annual block party
May 5th, 2014
It all started as an idea over winter term - a festival to bring students together to enjoy the spring weather. Four months, $1500 and several tweets later, members of the Elon community participated in the first annual “Historic Block ...
Dr. Danieley shares his Elon experience at Spring Convocation
April 3rd, 2014
Laughter could be heard outside of Alumni Gym for more than an hour when Elon students, alumni and faculty gathered in Alumni Gym on April 3, to listen to anecdotes from the experiences of Elon’s former president, Dr. J. ...
Burlington Pet Adoption Center offers different kind of love for Valentine’s Day
February 11th, 2014
Still looking for a Valentine this year? Luckily, it’s not too late to add an adorable, four-legged creature to your life. This Valentine’s Day, the Burlington Pet Adoption Center will host the “My Furry Valentine Pet Adoption Special.” Between ...
Five safety tips to know before traveling over break
January 22nd, 2014
Even though it looks like the weather will clear up before fake break next week, North Carolina weather is unpredictable. Many students like to travel for this short break, but before you go, it’s important to be aware of unsafe ...
Elon student rallies support for historic march on Jones Street
January 21st, 2014
Elon freshman Stephanie Lamm describes herself as a “progressive voter,” who feels a personal responsibility to stay aware and active in the political activities that revolve around her, within her state. Next on her agenda is participating in the ...
