LIFESTYLE 2/16/26 5:54pm

We Love You ForAva! is available in Belk Library.

Elon alum details the experiences of fatherhood in children's book ‘We Love you ForAva!’

By Trista Panagakos

For Jeffrey and Corddarryl Williamson-Rose, adoption was an option they were considering months before their wedding. They debated other ways to grow their family, but after getting married in September 2022, they began the adoption process. The Williamson-Roses’ adoption journey began with a home study, a procedure where a social worker ensures the parents hoping to adopt are fit to care for and provide for a child. 

NEWS 2/16/26 1:12pm

Alamance County Commissioner dies

By Megan Walsh

Alamance County Commissioner and Elon University alum John Paisley Jr. ’70, R, has died. Paisley served on the commission consecutively since 2020 and previously served in 2014.

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LIFESTYLE 02/15/2026 6:30pm
Elon University Truitt Center hosts Ripple Interfaith Conference for 10th year

The Elon University Truitt Center hosted its annual weekend-long Ripple Interfaith conference from Feb.13 to Feb. 15 in Numen Lumen, where students and visitors from other colleges, such as Queens University of Charlotte and Texas Christian University, were able to participate in various activities, such as an art project and attend breakout sessions happening around Elon University’s campus. 

NEWS 02/15/2026 3:22pm
Former Elon professor files wrongful termination lawsuit against university

Former Elon professor of accounting Ray Knight has filed a federal lawsuit against Elon University, alleging the university retaliated against him for whistleblowing, wrongfully denied him tenure, wrongfully terminated his employment and violated both federal whistleblower protections and North Carolina public policy. The lawsuit was filed Feb. 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

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