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NEWS 8/18/22 11:05am

Elon University class of 2026 arrives in Global Neighborhood

By Chloe Franklin and Margaret Faust

Adjacent to Lake Mary Nell and the Loy Center is the Global Neighborhood. This neighborhood is full of LLCs — ASHES, African diaspora, creative arts, international, performing arts and polyglot — all located within its five residence halls. These buildings surround Global Commons, a beloved study spot and classroom space on campus. Global also neighbors Lakeside Dining Hall, where a different culture’s cuisine is served each week. The neighborhood is made up of primarily freshmen and sophomores. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 11:05am

Elon University freshmen make first stop at Schar Center

By Annemarie Bonner

Every 15 minutes, the sounds of Elon University’s band, cheers from faculty and staff and greetings from President Connie Book fill the Schar Center parking lot, welcoming a new group of freshmen to move-in day.

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NEWS 8/18/22 10:23am

Programming for Elon University’s 2022 New Student Orientation will focus on community

By Miranda Ferrante

Director of New Student Programs Emily Krechel said after two years of modified programming, she is using the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to focus further on building a sense of community through orientation. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 1:21am

Welcoming the class of 2026

By Elon News Network

Click here to learn about Elon University move-in day for the class of 2026.

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NEWS 8/17/22 10:11pm

Elon University parking lots blocked, roads closed for move-in 2022

By Ellis Chandler

Students with a car on campus in the following lots must move their car by Thursday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 p.m. due to families arriving to campus on Friday, Aug. 19 for move-in. Any unauthorized cars in these lots on Friday may be ticketed and/or towed. 

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NEWS 8/17/22 6:15pm

Judge reinstates 20-week abortion ban in North Carolina

By Avery Sloan and Ellis Chandler

U.S. District Judge William Osteen reinstated the state’s 1973 abortion ban Wednesday, three years after he ruled it unconstitutional under the federal protections of Roe V. Wade. He said the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade in June erased the justification for his 2019 injunction. 

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NEWS 8/17/22 5:30pm

Elon University ranked No. 4 best-run college by Princeton Review

By Miranda Ferrante

The 2023 Princeton Review college guide ranked Elon University No. 4 in “best-run” colleges”, No. 6 in “best college theater,” No. 8 “most beautiful campus” and in six other categories. 

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NEWS 8/17/22 3:24pm

Elon University launches HealthEU

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University launched HealthEU, an initiative that is part of the Boldly Elon Strategic Plan for 2030. Under Theme 2, Thrive, this campaign focuses on wellness in six areas — community, emotional, financial, physical, purpose and social. 

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NEWS 8/16/22 10:40pm

Black Lumen Project reflects on first full year

By Avery Sloan

Buffie Longmire-Avital presented the Black Lumen Project’s main accomplishments from its first year on Aug. 16 as a part of planning week. This presentation was for other Elon faculty and staff members, letting them know where to find resources to learn about Black history within Elon and how to create sustainable change. 

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NEWS 8/16/22 2:22pm

Gov. Cooper appoints Elon’s Sylvia Muñoz to Alamance Community College of Board of Trustees

By Miranda Ferrante

Sylvia Muñoz, assistant dean of students and director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education, was appointed to the Alamance Community College Board of Trustees as a member-at-large by Gov. Roy Cooper, according to a press release Aug. 15. 

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NEWS 8/16/22 1:45pm

Elon University prepares for class of 2026 arrival

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is preparing for the arrival of the class of 2026 and freshmen move-in Aug. 19. Facilities Management is setting up chairs today for New Student Convocation Aug. 20. 

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SPORTS 8/15/22 7:08pm

Elon University dance team wins gold bid again at NDA Camp

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second straight year, the Elon University dance team has earned a gold bid to compete at the National Dance Alliance Nationals competition. 

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NEWS 8/15/22 6:31pm

Elon University creates webpage for monkeypox response

By Sophie Rosenthal

The Elon University Infectious Disease Response Team created a webpage about the university’s response to monkeypox, according to an email from Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson. The webpage offers answers to frequently asked questions about how monkeypox could affect Elon’s campus.

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NEWS 8/15/22 2:49pm

Elon University awards Elon Medallions, named professorships

By Erin Martin

Elon University President Connie Book awarded the Elon Medallion, the university’s highest honor, to three former faculty and staff members during the Aug. 15 opening session of planning week.

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NEWS 8/15/22 1:38pm

President’s Address brings sense of hopefulness for Elon University’s academic year

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University President Connie Book’s is beginning this academic year with a sense of hopefulness. This morning, she delivered the President’s Address, which officially marks the beginning of the academic year. Book first spoke about meeting with Elon students leaders and preparing for the upcoming year, and she said they all found that building relationships and community was the number one factor for student success.

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NEWS 8/12/22 8:00pm

Elon Medallion recipient, alumnus and former staff member dies

By Kyra O'Connor

William “Buster” Butler, an Elon alumnus, former staff member and recipient of Elon University’s highest honor, the Elon Medallion, died at age 98 on Aug. 4. Butler received the Elon Medallion in 1996 from then-President Fred Young for his employee service to Elon. 

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NEWS 8/11/22 11:57pm

Alamance Arts hosts going away party for “Embracing Peace”

By Avery Sloan

Lummy Barnes, past president of Alamance Arts, said through tears, the Alamance County community will forever be indebted to Wiley Wooten — the donation made by the Wooten Foundation in his honor was what made the “Embracing Peace” exhibit possible. 

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NEWS 8/11/22 5:18pm

Elon University extends, expands partnership with TimelyCare

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University will continue its partnership with TimelyCare, the virtual telehealth portal that provides students with free 24-hour access to medical and mental health hotlines, into the 2022-23 academic year.  

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SPORTS 8/11/22 2:39pm

Elon University men’s basketball to play in Asheville Championship

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second consecutive year, the Elon University men’s basketball team will participate in a November tournament, as the Phoenix is part of the four-team field at the Asheville Championship. 

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SPORTS 8/10/22 3:10pm

Elon baseball player spends summer with Forest City Owls

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University baseball player Will Vergantino did not know what to expect when he arrived to play for the Forest City Owls in early June. However, he said he quickly came to love the team and the Forest City, North Carolina, community. 

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