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NEWS 6/9/21 8:28pm

“It Takes A Village” Project receives $1.25 million grant

By Graysen Shirley

 The “It Takes A Village” Project received a $1.25 million grant from the Oak Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on addressing global, social and environmental issues, to expand tutoring outreach in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 6/9/21 8:18pm

Elon Medallion recipient dies after battling longtime illness

By Madalyn Howard

Jerry Robertson, Elon Medallion recipient and supporter of Elon University athletics, died June 7 at the age of 83 after battling a longtime illness.  

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SPORTS 6/9/21 7:33pm

Elon football will not travel until October, according to Athletics

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University announced that the Phoenix will not leave North Carolina until October, but fans will be allowed inside the stadium for the fall 2021 season. The Phoenix are scheduled to kick off the season on Sept. 4 at home against Wofford.  

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NEWS 6/9/21 1:51pm

Summer study abroad presents unclear changes for traveling students

By Jack Cisneros

International travel is once again becoming a safe activity for vaccinated individuals as vaccine rollout continues around the world. But according to Dean of Global Education Nick Gozik, Elon University students studying abroad this summer should prepare themselves for an experience different than before the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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NEWS 6/3/21 4:22pm

FBI investigating Postmaster General, Elon University Trustee Louis DeJoy

By Kyra O'Connor

Postmaster General and Elon University Board of Trustees member Louis DeJoy is facing a federal inquiry regarding campaign contributions involving his former business, North Carolina based New-Breed Logistics.  

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NEWS 5/31/21 9:07am

Rev. Kirstin C. Boswell named Elon’s fourth full-time chaplain

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Rev. Kirstin Boswell will take on her new role as Elon University’s fourth full-time university chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement in July.  

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NEWS 5/24/21 3:54pm

Elon to lift mask mandate, physical distance restrictions indoors

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon University will no longer require those who are vaccinated to wear masks and maintain physical distance while indoors starting June 1.

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NEWS 5/21/21 12:31pm

Elon University celebrates class of 2021 in three undergraduate ceremonies

By Kyra O'Connor

Over 1,200 students graduated from Elon University on May 21, 2021. 

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NEWS 5/20/21 11:15pm

Graham protests highlight two different histories

By Emery Eisner

GRAHAM, NC — Exactly 160 years after North Carolina seceded from the Union, a group of pro-Confederacy demonstrators gathered in front of the Alamance County Courthouse waving Confederate flags and listening to a speech by activist H.K. Edgerton. Across the street, a group of counter-protesters waved signs and chanted in favor of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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NEWS 5/20/21 10:43pm

Class of 2021 Black undergraduate students honored at fourth annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony

By Alysha Camm

Over fifty Black Elon University undergraduate students entered Alumni Gym on May 20 to take part in the Donning of the Kente Ceremony, wearing not only their caps and gowns, but also their heritage.

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NEWS 5/20/21 3:48pm

Elon University seniors look back at their four years

By Miranda Ferrante

Almost four years ago, the class of 2021 sat Under the Oaks at New Student Convocation, gathering with their peers and families to hear words of encouragement and learn about the university’s traditions. 

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NEWS 5/20/21 3:26pm

International seniors look to post-graduation future

By Graysen Shirley

International students at Elon reflect on their college experiences, how the pandemic has impacted them and their future plans as they prepare to graduate on May 21.

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NEWS 5/19/21 11:08pm

Elon’s Senior Class Giving Committee announces over $50,000 in donations

By Nyah Phengsitthy and Madalyn Howard

Over 100 Elon University seniors filled Rhodes stadium on May 19 in one of the first opportunities the class of 2021 had to gather in person. From playing cornhole to dancing under the fireworks, the Senior Celebration marked the last initiative of Elon’s Senior Class Giving Committee and the final event before undergraduate commencement on May 21.

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NEWS 5/19/21 3:23pm

Summer renovations to improve campus facilities and student experiences

By Jenna Manderioli

Four Elon facilities, including Smith Residence Hall and the second floor of Moseley Student Center, are set to undergo summer renovations beginning May 24. 

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NEWS 5/18/21 1:27pm

Explaining impostor syndrome

By Kyra O'Connor

Impostor syndrome, or the impostor phenomenon, was first introduced by clinical psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes, who originally researched the concept in high achieving women in the 1970s. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/21 8:43am

Order of Omega recognizes greek life leadership

By Lindsay Gelman

Members of various greek organizations come together in Elon’s rechartered honor society, Order Of Omega, to strengthen leadership skills and better the Elon community. 

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NEWS 5/17/21 9:11am

Global engagement reviews progress on DEI initiatives

By Cailey Rogers

The Elon Global Engagement Center is ending the first year of its new diversity, equity and inclusion plan with a progress evaluation to be released this month. 

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NEWS 5/16/21 12:33pm

Meet the Lumen Scholars

By Frances O'Connor and Naomi Washington

Each year, Elon University selects a cohort of 15 rising juniors as recipients of the Numen Lumen prize, the university’s top undergraduate research award. The $20,000 grant is awarded to aid students in their undergraduate research projects. 

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NEWS 5/15/21 5:01pm

Floor damage in the Station at Mill Point

By Ellis Chandler

Residents in Building 471 at the Station at Mill Point are evacuating today after a second-floor apartment sustained structural damage to the floor’s frame. 

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NEWS 5/14/21 1:39pm

‘He was the kind of people that the world needs more of’

By Kyra O'Connor

A chef and business owner. A foodie. A licensed mushroom forager. A father, friend and family member. Lincoln Franchell, head chef and co-owner of Pandora's Pies, was known by many names.

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