ENN Tonight | Elon University selects new director of community partnerships | February 23, 2026

Elon University looks to dismiss lawsuit from former professor

Elon University is seeking dismissal of former Elon professor of accounting Ray Knight’s federal lawsuit, which he filed against the university on Feb. 6. Knight alleges 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 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

Elon University dances for a cause

Elon University’s Alumni Gym was transformed into a sea of energy April 11 as the community gathered for the 2026 Elonthon. The six-hour dance marathon, one of Elon’s many philanthropic events, brought students together to raise over $47,000 for Duke Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada.

Elon University baseball loses in mercy rule against William & Mary

Burlington rolls out system to rank stormwater projects citywide

Color, culture, community collide at Elon’s Holi festival

Elon University's new SGA executive council details goals for 2026-27 term

NC General Assembly pushes to limit property tax rates for local governments