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Majority of eligible Elon faculty vote in favor of union at university

Adjunct, limited-term and visiting Elon University faculty members voted in favor of establishing a union at Elon. Out of the 283 eligible voters, 112 voted for the union, and 68 were against.

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. 

Remembering Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood

The Elon University community remembers Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood, who passed away Saturday. Students and professors reflect on the time they spent with their mentor and friend.

Elon professor dies in sleep

L.M. Wood, associate professor of art at Elon University, passed away in her sleep Saturday night. Her husband, David Schaeffer, who also taught courses at Elon in the art department, shared the news.

Elon poll finds majority of NC voters see election fraud as "major problem" in the state

A recent Elon University survey found that one in five people registered to vote in North Carolina think election fraud is a “major problem” across the state.

Fellow's Weekend brings fresh faces to Elon's campus

Elon University is known for offering a number of unique programs and events to both current and prospective students. This coming weekend in March is no exception, hosting one of Elon’s most extensive programs.

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.

Alamance County set to participate in state-wide "Tornado" Drill

Alamance County schools and government offices are set to participate in the statewide “Tornado Drill” at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6.

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.

A community man remembered

Trent Stetler 5K raises awareness for suicide prevention

The Elon University community gathered at Iconic Plaza on Sunday morning to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention at the second-annual Trent Stetler 5K.

Burlington mayor facilitates community as new owner of Persnickety Books

Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis and his wife, Dr. Kristina Baltutis, purchased Persnickety Books on Feb. 12 in hopes of fostering a sense of community within the walls of the used bookstore and in the wider Burlington community.

Loretta Lynch shares lessons she learned in Greensboro to Elon students

Former Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch spoke at the Elon University Law School as part of the Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series on Thursday night. Lynch, born less than two miles from where the speech was held, tailored her speech directly to the city which she said made her into the woman she is today.

Agreeing to Disagree: The proposal to create community ministries on campus

In June 2019, Elon University’s religious student organizations will have the option to convert to community ministry status, trading SGA funding for the freedom to enforce their own criteria — regardless of university policy.

Warren to Book: stop partnership with Wells Fargo

Warren, a congresswoman from Massachusetts and Democratic presidential candidate, wrote a letter to President Connie Book and 31 other university presidents in January addressing one common theme: Wells Fargo. 

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.

Elon names 2019 Top 10 Under 10 award recipients

The 2019 Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award recipients were announced Feb. 22 by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Young Alumni Council. These 10 individuals will be honored in an on-campus ceremony April 13.

As crisis at home intensifies, Venezuelan students watch from afar

Thousands of miles from Elon, a nation is in crisis. Millions of Venezuelans have left their country in a mass exodus, fleeing a plummeting quality of life. While thousands hike across land borders every day, seeking refuge from food and medicine shortages and street violence, others have departed for the United States, and some of them have ended up here in Elon University.

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.