Three sworn into Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education
Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education swore in three new members at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in a ceremony.
Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education swore in three new members at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in a ceremony.
Elon University’s former Dean of Admissions Susan Klopman served at Elon for 27 years and got the idea to sign up for Elon’s Anatomical Gift Program as an anatomical donor in the produce section of Harris Teeter — making her the first person to sign up.
Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been recognized annually on Dec. 1 as a way to unite people globally in the fight against HIV and AIDS, while commemorating the lives of those who have died of the disease.
The Burlington Police Department received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. that said there was an active shooter inside Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, according to public information officer Emily-Lynn Adkins. The 911 call has since been deemed a false report and the department is investigating.
Meredith Smith, former Elon University admissions staff member, died unexpectedly on Nov. 27 at 35 years old. Smith started her work in admissions as an undergraduate student and worked with the university for over 18 years.
The Festival of Lights and Luminaries once again brought together the Elon University campus and surrounding community in celebration of different cultures, religions and traditions.
The fall 2022 Human Donor Memorial will be held Thursday, Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in McCoy Commons.
Elon University’s campus will shine bright with lights Tuesday for its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. The campus tradition, held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is a space where students and community members can learn about the diverse religions, cultures and traditions represented on Elon’s campus.
Elon’s partnership with TimelyCare comes in tandem with the launch of the HealthEU initiative — an integrated brand and hub of resources that looks at how to best help students, faculty and staff with their mental health, medical care and wellness needs.
Paulie’s Pub and Grill was fined $5,000 for serving alcohol to four underage people in March 2021, according to a November 2022 violation report from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
Scott Leighty ‘09 has had a number of titles at Elon University. From student to senior engagement officer — and most recently, assistant director of annual giving — Leighty is now joining Elon University School of Law in Greensboro as the assistant dean for development and alumni relations.
Elon University Campus Safety and Police has earned reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. The department was first accredited by the association in 2018.
Each Veterans Day, University Registrar Rodney Parks reflects on his days as a medic in the U.S. Navy when he was stationed in Egypt. This year, Parks said he will be thinking about that time while working on Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
Elon University purchased three properties on East Haggard Avenue early last month, totaling $2, 675,000, according to Alamance County Tax Administration records.
Students in North Carolina can drop out of high school at age 16, when most students are in 10th grade. In the 2020-21 academic school year, nearly two students in every 100 dropped out of school — a 27.1% increase from 2019-20, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Male students accounted for 63.3% of all dropouts.
In the Nov. 8 midterm elections, across all partisan races, Republicans won every race on the Alamance County ballot, apart from the statewide race for United States House of Representatives District 4.
Checking the box labeled “African American” on her college applications was a proud moment for Uwera Izabayo – one where she was able to own her identity. She said she knew it would be a glaring part of the document, having a significant impact on the decision of the board. Now a sophomore at Elon, Izabayo considers herself lucky that she applied to colleges when she did.
When Elon University junior Caroline DiPesa was growing up, her mother worked at their local polling place in Massachusetts. From a young age, DiPesa said she understood the importance of voting.
In a Monday afternoon press conference, the Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed Issiah Ross, 17, will be tried as an adult for the Sept. 18 murders of two teenagers after Ross’ attorneys did not appeal to try him as a juvenile.
Elon University will host First-Generation College Celebration events from Nov. 7 to 11.