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NEWS 5/24/22 2:44pm

Dean of the School of Communications to leave Elon University after four years

By Miranda Ferrante

Rochelle Ford, dean of the School of Communications, is leaving Elon University to become president of Dillard University, a private, historically Black university in New Orleans.

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SPORTS 5/23/22 1:13pm

Athletes look ahead to future post-Elon

By Jacob Kisamore

For senior and graduate student athletes departing Elon this spring, there is both excitement for the future and disappointment that their time playing competitive sports is over. 

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NEWS 5/22/22 9:29pm

Portion of Colonnades parking lot to close tomorrow

By Miranda Ferrante

A portion of the Colonnades parking lot will be closed starting May 23 because of construction on a pedestrian pathway connecting the Colonnades Neighborhood to the Danieley Center, according to an email from Jon Dooley, vice president of student life. 

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NEWS 5/22/22 1:12pm

Graduates stay in town of Elon, embrace local community

By Sophie Rosenthal

With 38 regional alumni chapters based across the U.S. and Europe, Elon University encourages its graduating students to expand their job search worldwide. But some soon-to-be Elon graduates have chosen to start the next chapter of their lives in the same place they closed the last — Alamance County.

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NEWS 5/21/22 9:47am

Four years on: how Elon University has changed

By Erin Martin

Over the past four years, Elon University’s class of 2022 has seen the campus change significantly. With changes to the student center, residence life and dining halls, the graduating seniors have seen campus change and evolve. 

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NEWS 5/20/22 1:13pm

Elon University celebrates class of 2022 with 132nd commencement

By Miranda Ferrante

More than 1,300 days ago, the class of 2022 sat Under the Oaks for New Student Convocation. Almost four years later, it gathered again for two undergraduate commencement ceremonies. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/20/22 1:07pm

A look into Elon University commencement setup

By Joseph Navin

During the week prior to the both undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies, contractors and staff from Elon University prepared numerous venues for ceremonies. A majority of the preparations inside Elon University’s Schar Center, the venue for the undergraduate graduation ceremony, began on Friday, May 13. 

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OPINIONS 5/20/22 8:05am

Letters from ENN's graduating seniors: Caitlin Rundle

By Caitlin Rundle

I came to this campus four years ago, wide-eyed and excited for the potential of the next four years. Ironically I thought that I was one of few who came from a small, Northern area near a big city, but obviously I was to learn very quickly that that wasn’t special to me.

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OPINIONS 5/20/22 8:05am

Letters from ENN's graduating seniors: Baylor Rodman

By Baylor Rodman

Four years ago, when I set my sights on colleges, I sought-out a place that contained three main pillars— community, tradition, and opportunity. Just walking across this campus, those markers shine bright. Walking around constantly seeing people you know, and those you’ll soon get to know over your four years. 

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NEWS 5/19/22 10:53pm

Elon University’s annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony honors class of 2022 Black students

By Miranda Ferrante

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement, Elon Black Alumni Network and the Center for Race Ethnicity and Diversity Education, graduates of the class of 2022 received a stole made of kente cloth handwoven in the town of Bonwire, Ghana, during the Donning of the Kente Ceremony Thursday. 

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NEWS 5/19/22 6:12pm

¡Celebremos! ceremony honors Latinx, Hispanic graduates

By Madalyn Howard

At the iCelebremos!: Graduates Take Flight ceremony on May 19, graduating senior Isabel Martinez delivered her fourth and final spoken-word piece to a group of 30 Latinx and Hispanic students receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Elon University this week. 

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NEWS 5/19/22 5:44pm

Four Elon University seniors commissioned into Army

By Miranda Ferrante

Just one day before they’re set to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas, four Elon University seniors took the oath of office and were commissioned into the U.S. Army on May 19. During the ceremony, cadets took their oaths, were pinned with second lieutenant bars by those close to them and received their first salutes as commissioned officers.

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 2:07pm

Los Angeles becomes most popular study USA program for Elon University

By Madison Powers

According to the Global Education Center’s annual report, the Elon in LA program was the most popular compared to other study away programs in summer 2021 — with 59 of 113 participating students traveling to Los Angeles. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 12:52pm

Elon University seniors reflect on campus leadership roles

By Elon News Network

Elon University undergraduate commencement is May 20. Some members of the class of 2022 reflect on their campus leadership positions. 

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NEWS 5/19/22 12:05pm

Elon University Commencement 2022

By Elon News Network

Click here for information on commencement activities. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 11:59am

Elon University LGBTQIA+ communities respond to targeted legislation

By Samantha Sussman

Over 200 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced across almost 40 states in 2022 so far, according to the LGBTQIA+ rights group Freedom For All Americans. One highly publicized example is Florida’s HB 1557 — commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — which was passed in late March by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill censors language in schools on gender identity and sexual orientation from kindergarten to third grade. 

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NEWS 5/18/22 10:28pm

Elon University Master’s programs award degrees at commencement ceremony

By Madalyn Howard

Eighty-nine students received master’s degrees in accounting, business analytics, management, business administration, interactive media or higher education at the ceremony held in Alumni Gym on May 18.

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/22 8:57pm

Senior celebration brings class of 2022 together

By Miranda Ferrante

The typical shouts and cheers at Rhodes Stadium were replaced on Wednesday night with music, conversation and the class of 2022 during the annual senior celebration.

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SPORTS 5/18/22 6:42pm

Elon University club brings skateboarding to the forefront

By Hope Valenti

Kai Whiteside is a freshman who found a love for skateboarding during the beginning of the pandemic. When he arrived at Elon, Whiteside began to bond with other students who shared his passion and formed a small community around skating.  

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/22 4:25pm

BookTok influencer reignites passion for reading on TikTok

By Cailey Rogers

Elon University junior Campbell Stenson lives to read and to share her passion with the world. And she does exactly that through an app on her phone: TikTok. 

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