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Serving and Studying: Elon continues Hurricane Florence relief with research and service

Students and staff conduct a survey to investigate the impact of Hurricane Florence and respond to these impacts by volunteering in Fayetteville.

LIVE UPDATES: Full coverage of President Connie Book's inauguration

On Oct. 18, Connie Book will be ceremonially inaugurated as Elon University 's ninth president. Elon News Network will have continuous updates throughout the weekend. 

Tibetan monk visits Elon's campus to construct a sand mandala

In the Buddhist religion, sand mandalas represent peace and creation. This week, the Elon University community will once again be able to experience a sand mandala for themselves. 

Behind the Screen: Understanding Turner Theatre selections

Since opening in December 2016, Turner Theatre has brought a wide variety of films for Elon University students, faculty and staff to enjoy in the comfort of their own campus. All anyone needs is a Phoenix Card and some free time to settle into comfortable seats in Schar Hall for a cinematic experience.

New Odyssey scholarships seen as 'significant' addition for Center for Access and Success

As part of her inaugural address, President Book announces new Odyssey Program scholarships made possible on behalf of Louis DeJoy and Dr. Aldona Wos

Mold and mildew in Virginia dorms

Students say they are more than frustrated with the mold outbreak in Virginia. This issue started earlier in the semester, but the roommates say they didn't receive help until Fall Break. 

Groundbreaking of the Inn at Elon

As part of the inaugural events, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to commemorate the construction of the Inn at Elon.

Elon Talks: Inauguration Edition

As part of the many events during the week of President Book's Inauguration, Elon Talks highlights the academic successes and experiences of both professors and their students to Elon University's alumni. 

SGA meeting highlights upcoming events and student resources

Amid inauguration festivities, SGA focuses on getting students to the polls, fixing community concerns and promoting the Student Inaugural Ball.

'Always becoming': Connie Book ceremonially inaugurated as Elon's ninth president

Elon's first female president focused her inaugural address on the process of building a successful community.

Here's Connie Book's full inaugural address

A full, unedited transcript of Connie Book's inaugural address

ENN Special Report: Live coverage of President Connie Book's inauguration

Charleston leaders say Book helped create change for the community

Book's former colleges say her perspective led to creation of new initiatives

Fundraiser-in-Chief: Raising money becomes a top priority for Connie Book as president

As she acclimates to her role, Connie Book embraces fundraising for the university

President's Student Leadership Advisory Committee to offer insight for Book during first year

The group meets multiple times per year to chat with senior staff about university problems and new initiatives.

Board of Trustees to support Book, hold her accountable during presidency

Even with a new president, the Board of Trustees will continue  to serve as a counsel, as well as a check and balance for the university. 

Mill Point residents say Elon should have prepared more for Hurricane Michael

Residents of the only on-campus neighborhood to lose power during the storm say the felt a lack of communication ahead of the storm.

Power at Elon has been restored

Power at Elon University has been fully restored throughout the entire campus. Students may return to their residences and expect classes to continue on schedule on Monday.

A readjusted power line in Burlington may 'be the one affecting Elon'

BURLINGTON – A recently fixed power line on Briarcliff Road was suspected to be the source of power outages on Elon University's campus. As of 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, power has been restored to all affected areas of campus.

Cleaning up Michael’s mess on campus

Wendy Williams and other members of Physical Plant race to clear campus of debris caused by Hurricane Michael. The storm showered Alamance County with 2.5 inches of rain and had wind gusts up to 56 mph, leaving more than a dozen trees down and plenty of debris to clean.