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New Elon facilities reflect intellectual climate, inclusivity

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.

Elon Core Curriculum replaces General Studies program

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.

Class of 2018 largest yet, but statistics remain consistent

As Matt Cesari walks onto campus as an Elon University student for the first time on Friday, he will be a part of history.

#ElonMoveIn Timeline

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Elon releases 2014 cross country schedule

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.

Phoenix sneaks by Gamecocks in exhibition

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Behind stingy defense and a penalty kick forward James Brace, the Elon University men’s soccer team beat the University of South Carolina 1-0 in an exhibition Aug.

Elon volleyball slated last in CAA preseason poll

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.

Freshmen making smooth transition: Elon volleyball notebook

There wasn’t must adjustment needed for the Elon University volleyball team when practice began Aug.

Faith Rivers James' New Position at Elon Law

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.

Nick Polk named Elon head cross country coach

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.

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

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.

Elon men's soccer picked fourth in CAA preseason poll

RICHMOND, Va. — In search of its fourth straight NCAA Tournament berth, the Elon University men's soccer team has been slated to finish fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association, as the league announced its annual preseason poll Monday.

Elon students live, survive in West Bank

Elon University students Nicole Molinario, a senior, and Mark Berlin, class of 2014, spent the summer teaching English in the city of Hebron, in the West Bank.

Shedding light on acceptance

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.

Elon cross country coach Christine Engel resigns to take job at Duke

Less than a month before the season is scheduled to begin, Elon University men's and women's cross country coach Christine Engel has resigned. Engel, who has spent the last six years at Elon, will be the new head women's cross country coach at Duke University.

D-line transitions, QB battles: Notes from Elon football practice

Coming off a productive summer during which nearly the entire team participated in voluntary workouts and conditioning, the Elon University football team began its preseason camp Monday, Aug.

Elon tabbed eighth in CAA women's soccer poll

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.

Elon Men's Hoops assistant Sweeney heads to Hobart

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.

Elon hoops assistant Sweeney takes D-III job

Tim Sweeney is returning to upstate New York. Elon men's basketball associate head coach Tim Sweeney is leaving to take the head coaching job at Hobart College, a Division III school in Geneva, N.Y.

Pulitzer Prize winning couple to speak at Fall Convocation '14