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NEWS 8/22/14 9:28am

Move-in day 2014 brings active orientation leaders

By Kimberly Honiball

The never-ending line of students waiting to get keys to their homes for the next 10 months reminds everyone on Elon University’s campus that move-in day for the 2014-2015 school year has arrived. While some upperclassmen try to avoid the swarm of freshmen, others revel in the spirit of move-in day. “I love move-in day.

NEWS 8/22/14 9:23am

New Elon facilities reflect intellectual climate, inclusivity

By Katy Canada

A movement to advance the intellectual climate is reflected in Elon University’s latest construction projects. The Global Village was born out of the Residential Campus Initiative, a plan to integrate the academic and residential experience at Elon, and is ready to house students and faculty.

NEWS 8/22/14 9:16am

Elon Core Curriculum replaces General Studies program

By Kaitlin Dunn

An overhaul of general studies courses at Elon University has resulted in a new Core Corriculum, which will take effect this fall. According to Jeffrey Coker, director of the Core Curriculum, the changes are mostly just in the name, but there are also some changes to the General Studies — GST -— seminar courses.  The new Core Curriculum offices in the Global Neighborhood will hopefully forge the way for interaction and integration, Coke said.

NEWS 8/20/14 4:54pm

Elon releases 2014 cross country schedule

By Tommy Hamzik

It took until ten days before the season starts, but Elon University has finally released its 2014 cross country slate. Elon is under the leadership of new head coach Nick Polk, who was hired last week after Christine Engel left at the beginning of the month to become the head women's cross country coach at Duke University. The schedule was pretty much set when Polk arrived. "That was pretty much pre-made," Polk said.

NEWS 8/19/14 1:47pm

Elon volleyball slated last in CAA preseason poll

By Tommy Hamzik

RICHMOND, Va. — The Elon University volleyball team was projected to finish ninth — last place — in the Colonial Athletic Association's preseason coaches poll released by the league Tuesday. Elon enters its first year in the CAA after 11 years in the Southern Conference.

NEWS 8/14/14 10:21am

Faith Rivers James' New Position at Elon Law

By mhawkins7

Professor of Law Faith Rivers James has been named Elon University School of Law's first associate dean for experiential learning and leadership. As the director of leadership programs at Elon Law since 2012 and the creator of the school's Public Law and Leadership course, Rivers James has the necessary experience for this role. "Faith Rivers James has been instrumental in building signature programs at Elon Law, including the law school's nationally recognized leadership and attorney mentor programs," said Elon University School of Law Dean Luke Bierman in a statement released by Elon University.

NEWS 8/13/14 8:14pm

Nick Polk named Elon head cross country coach

By Tommy Hamzik

One week after formally announcing the resignation of Christine Engel, Elon University has found a new head cross country coach. Elon director of athletics Dave Blank announced Wednesday evening that Nick Polk will take over the reins of both the men's and women's cross country teams, along with being an assistant women's track and field coach. Engel left to become the head women's cross country coach at Duke University. That move was announced last Wednesday, Aug.

SPORTS 8/12/14 4:39pm

Daniel Lovitz ('13) thriving with Toronto F.C.

By afeather

Former Elon midfielder Daniel Lovitz, now a rookie with Major League Soccer's Toronto F.C., has taken steps in his career he never thought possible just eight months ago. Leading up to the MLS SuperDraft in January 2014, Lovitz, who graduated from Elon in 2013, was not sure he would even hear his name called.

NEWS 8/8/14 3:18pm

Shedding light on acceptance

By Jonathan Black

On Thursday, I lost my best friend for the last 13 years, my dog Sadie. I was at my internship when I got a text from my dad asking me to give the house a call when I was home.

NEWS 8/5/14 6:42pm

Elon tabbed eighth in CAA women's soccer poll

By Tommy Hamzik

RICHMOND, Va. — Elon University was picked to finish eighth in the Colonial Athletic Association preseason women's soccer coaches poll, released Tuesday. Elon is in its first year in the CAA after an 11-year tenure in the Southern Conference.

SPORTS 8/5/14 12:20am

Elon Men's Hoops assistant Sweeney heads to Hobart

By afeather

Elon University men's basketball associate head coach Tim Sweeney will be roaming a new sideline next season. Sweeney, who has spent the last five years assisting head coach Matt Matheny, will be leaving the Phoenix next season to head north to Hobart College, where he will be head coach.

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LIFESTYLE 02/25/2026 10:54pm
El Centro, CREDE host Carnaval celebration in McKinnon Hall

Mckinnon Hall was decorated in gold, green and red on Feb. 25 as students came together for Elon’s Carnaval celebration, a festival celebrated across Latin America before Lent begins. The event featured food, crafts and performances from Elon’s drum line and traditional Afro-Brazilian dance.

NEWS 02/25/2026 5:09pm
Elon to adopt new learning management system following fall review of Moodle platform

Students logging into their courses next academic year may notice a shift in how assignments, grades and course materials are organized as Elon transitions from Moodle, its old learning management system, to Canvas by Instructure, its new one. The decision followed a campuswide evaluation of Moodle that included surveys and open forums, according to Teaching and Learning Technologies Senior Director Kelly Reimer.

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