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President Book names Aswani Volety new provost of Elon University

Aswani Volety has been named the next provost of Elon University, following the departure of Steven House. Volety most recently served as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and executive director for the Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Elon University celebrates the class of 2019 during Commencement

A picture-perfect day greeted Elon University's class of 2019 as they walked from Alumni Gym to Under the Oaks and faced the Alamance Building one last time as undergraduates Friday, May 24. Commencement speaker Al Drago '15 captured the milestone moment and provided the class with a "post-graduation survival kit."

Elon News Network's top 10 stories of the year

With another year in the books, take a look back at some of the top stories from this past academic year.

Elon students join annual Women’s March in Washington

WASHINGTON — Their fight for women’s rights thus far culminated this weekend when Elon University freshmen and roommates Catherine Stallsmith and Heeba Chergui joined thousands of protestors for the third annual Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 19. 

North Carolina paramedic, fire engineer serves community from behind the wheel of first response vehicles

Paul McNabb is a third-generation firefighter — now, fire engineer — and a first-generation paramedic. His family history and 11 years as a first responder allow him to provide insight into different high (and low) pressure scenarios — and the climate surrounding the people who navigate them.

Burglary, shooting reported near campus

A burglary turned shooting took place in the early hours of April 24. No students were involved in the incident. 

Miracle Child finds purpose through Elonthon

Josh Holdner, miracle child for Elonthon, shares his journey through Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center.

Two students hit by car on East Trollinger Avenue

Jack Johnson wins SGA student body presidential seat

Jack Johnson takes the SGA student body presidential seat tonight. In the new year, Johnson plans to increase school spirit and safety on campus, look into more parking options for students and address mental health at Elon University. 

Petition against noise ordinance change gaining popularity

A petition to change the Town of Elon noise ordinance is circulating social media with thousands of signatures, gaining more every hour. The change in the noise ordinance was voted into effect this January, making it no longer required for police to issue a verbal warning on a noise complaint call before writing a citation.

Elon campus grieves loss of L.M. Wood

The Elon community joined together in Numen Lumen to remember and celebrate the life of L.M. Wood on Tuesday, March 12.

Book announces faculty promotions, administrative reshuffling

President Connie Book announced administrative promotions and interim assignments for the 2019-2020 academic year at Elon University. 

Town of Elon toughens its stance on noise complaints

Police officers are no longer required to give a verbal warning on their first notification when dispatched to a noise complaint under the Town of Elon Code of Ordinances. 

The CREDE celebrates Multiracial Awareness Week

For the first time at Elon University, the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education will be presenting Multiracial Awareness Week, providing several events to recognize students who identify as mixed race from March 4 to March 8.

Jack Johnson eager, ambitious in race for SGA's next president

Jack Johnson came to Elon University from across the country in Manhattan Beach, California, to visit a friend. He toured the campus on a sunny day in his final years of high school. After one tour, he was sold on the school. 

Nate Jones envisions a new, inclusive Elon in race for student body president

Junior Nate Jones has a tattoo on his left wrist in Arabic that translates to “to become” in English. The tattoo reminds him that people are each on "their own pilgrimage," constantly growing and finding new parts of themselves. Jones has been “becoming” since he arrived at Elon University.

Nate Jones and Jack Johnson face off in SGA's presidential election

SGA announced candidates running for office. Jack Johnson and Nate Jones are running for student body Executive President. Running unopposed for student body Vice President is Louisa Sholar. Amanda Yaffa is running for student body treasurer, and Julia Field will be running for student body secretary.

Connie Book ready to tackle upcoming challenges as she closes year one as president

Spring semester presents new priorities for Book as she concludes her first year of president, which was filled with many obstacles.

Faculty push for equality

She said it was not until conversations about forming a union for non-tenure-track faculty began in early 2018 that she became aware of a wage gap between her and her male counterparts. 

Riding along with The Burlington Police Department

Burlington Police Officer Alek Ayer is all about driving, responding and making a difference in the community he serves.