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NEWS 12/5/19 4:21pm

Kernodle Family plans to withhold donations in support of faculty union

By Jack Norcross , Maeve Ashbrook and Mackenzie Wilkes

The Kernodle family has decided to withhold money for future projects at Elon University unless the school supports the union, John Kernodle '05 announced at a Elon Faculty Union rally.

NEWS 12/5/19 3:17pm

Christmas Tree shortage could cause a December disaster this holiday season

By Liam Collins

This holiday season is looking a little more bare. According to Lawrence Alvis, Co-Owner of Santa's Tree Garden in Burlington, the 2008 recession is partly to blame.

LIFESTYLE 12/5/19 10:43am

Elon musical theater seniors perform the show “Cabaret”

By Leila Wilhelm

More than three months worth of rehearsal is coming to an end this week as Elon University’s Music Theatre class of 2020 prepares for its senior showcase performance of “Cabaret.”

NEWS 12/5/19 7:22am

Working to diversify the students engaging in global experiences

By Livi Lesch

For almost a decade, Elon University’s 2010-2020 strategic plan has emphasized the importance of growing the university’s global engagement program by committing to eight central themes to better Elon. Two of the goals in the plan were to double need-based financial aid and provide access to study abroad programs for 100% of the student body.

NEWS 12/4/19 11:13am

Students and professors are staying aware of human trafficking

By Emily Prins

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, human trafficking is defined as involving, “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.”

NEWS 12/4/19 8:34am

Eight global study programs open across four continents

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Following the Egyptian revolution, which caused the close of the program, a global experience trip to Egypt is being offered again.

NEWS 12/3/19 10:54pm

Keeping holiday traditions sustainable on campus

By Kyra O'Connor

Once a year, Elon University students gather around Alamance fountain, sipping hot drinks and listening to music. Santa and Mrs. Claus can be spotted posing for cameras and talking to children. The soft light from the Luminaries illuminate paths around Alamance and Moseley Student Center. Last night, the campus and town community joined to celebrate the holiday season and take in the sights of the 35th annual Festival of Holiday Lights.

LIFESTYLE 12/3/19 9:28pm

GALLERY: Festival of Lights 2019

By Elon News Network

Every year Elon community members gather outside of the Alamance Building for the annual Festival of Lights. The celebration, in part, is a way to honor donors to the school by lighting lanterns and placing them along the pathways of the university.

LIFESTYLE 12/3/19 3:23pm

TOP PHOTOS: Nov. 22 - Dec. 2

By Elon News Network

While students were away from campus, Elon was still alive and preparing for the final push to finish the semester. Check out some of the top shots from over break and the week before including basketball games, repairs and student activities.

SPORTS 12/2/19 10:25pm

Men's basketball pulls off its first D1 win of the year

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix (3-6) defeated the Kennesaw State University Owls (0-6) 70-46 in its first game back from Thanksgiving break. The Phoenix were hoping to break its six-game losing streak against the Owls, who have yet to win this season.

LIFESTYLE 11/26/19 8:00am

ELON EATS: A family frankfurter stand with a bratwurst business

By Carrie Underwood

After living in New York City for years, Britt Bradford has realized his dream of selling northeastern-style frankfurters and bratwursts to a local North Carolina community.

NEWS 11/25/19 3:22pm

Search committee for next director of campus police finalized

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon University has started the search process for the next director of Campus Safety and Police. Dennis Franks, who currently holds the position, will be leaving at the end of December to become the chief of police in Stallings, North Carolina — approximately two hours from Elon, just south of Charlotte.

NEWS 11/25/19 8:22am

More than just a Car Club

By Miranda Ferrante

During his freshman year, junior Ayo Onasanya found himself constantly parking next to the same car but never met its driver. Weeks into his sophomore year, Onasanya spent some time at Org Fair chatting with the students behind the Elon Motorsports and Driving Club table and met his future roommate — the man he’d parked next to for a year.

OPINIONS 11/24/19 7:56am

DELOUGHY: The importance of civil engagement and service work: it’s all about impact

Even before coming to Elon University, civic engagement was a huge part of my life. No matter where you are in the world, community service teaches people compassion and understanding on real-world issues.

SPORTS 11/23/19 11:17am

Men's basketball finds safety in Schrage

By Caitlin Rundle

After six schools and 25 years of coaching experience, Elon University’s new men’s basketball coach, Mike Schrage, has stepped into his first head coaching job here at Elon.

NEWS 11/23/19 8:21am

SGA adds National Pan-Hellenic Senator position this fall

By Leila Jackson

This fall, the Student Government Association added a National Pan-Hellenic Council senator position, which was filled by senior Arianne Payne. This position was added in the hope of better representing the interests of historically black sororities and fraternities at Elon University.

SPORTS 11/23/19 12:00am

Women’s basketball falls in Smith’s homecoming

By BreShawn Holley , Jimmy Fitzpatrick and Colby Cook

Elon University women’s basketball (2-2) traveled to head coach Charlotte Smith’s alma mater where they took on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels (4-0) and lost 76-46.

NEWS 11/22/19 9:13am

Missing teen reported in Elon

By Jack Haley

Bradley was last seen wearing a dark hoodie with pink lettering, dark jeans and red sneakers according to the Sheriff's Office.

NEWS 11/22/19 8:54am

ENN Radio Nov. 22, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode of ENN Radio Mackenzie Wilkes talks to the new town manger of Elon. Caitlin Rundle explains who the new men's basketball head coach is and Leila Jackson gives us the rundown on new Student Government Association representation.

NEWS 11/22/19 7:25am

Local Native Americans explore Carolina roots

By Lauren Singles

As a member of the Cherokee nation, freshman Lakota Grindstaff found a sense of community at Elon University through its year-old Native American Student Association.

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NEWS 04/19/2026 3:44pm

Elon University announces 2026 Lumen Scholar winners

Fifteen students have been granted $20,000 to support their mentored research and projects for the next two years after the Lumen Advisory Committee announced Elon University’s 2026 Lumen Scholar winners. Director of the Lumen Prize Michael Carignan said the committee had to make very difficult decisions because there were many strong proposals submitted this year.

LIFESTYLE 04/19/2026 2:03pm