News

---

NEWS 5/3/22 7:33am

Global Education Center reaches less than half of strategic plan goals in first years

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Only seven out of 52 goals have been accomplished in the Elon University Global Education Center’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. Created in 2019, the master plan was set to be achieved between 2020 and 2025, with goals curated by members across the GEC to serve Elon students and their global studies from a DEI standpoint.

---

NEWS 5/2/22 10:38pm

Looking at the future of streaming services, student employment opportunities

By Naomi Washington

Streaming services face an uncertain future, and graduating Elon University students wonder about the future of the industry. 

---

NEWS 5/2/22 10:29pm

Supreme court confirms validity of majority draft opinion, decision not final

By Elon News Network

As of May 3, Chief Justice Roberts has issued a statement and confirmed the leaked decision, but said the decision is not final. He called the leak a “betrayal” and “egregious breach.” Roberts has directed the Marshal of the Court to launch an investigation into the leak.

---

NEWS 5/2/22 8:53pm

Alamance-Burlington School System chooses new superintendent

By Annemarie Bonner

Alamance County native Dain Butler will take the role of superintendent of ABSS on July 1. Butler has served as superintendent of schools for five years in Roanoke Rapids, just two hours northeast of Elon. 

---

NEWS 5/2/22 10:11am

Housing market shatters historical precedents, enters uncharted territory

By Ryan Kupperman

According to Norada Real Estate Investments, the residential housing market gained nearly $7 trillion in value in 2021 — only to be overshadowed by a $43.4 trillion increase as of April 21. 

---

NEWS 4/29/22 10:42pm

Elon University’s 10th Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQIA graduates, history

By Sophie Rosenthal

Hosted by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center, Lavender Graduation is a ceremony that honors graduating students who identify within the LGBTQIA communities. With 48 students participating, the 2022 celebration had the largest class of graduates in the event’s history. 

---

NEWS 4/28/22 2:56pm

A look at Elon University's 2022 Lumen Scholars

By Brent Chandler

Meet this year's Elon University Lumen Scholars. 

---

NEWS 4/28/22 11:38am

Ukrainians in the Carolinas group emphasizes education

By Erin Martin

Every day, Walter Ostrowka checks the news for the latest updates from Ukraine. The Ukrainian North Carolina resident has watched his family’s country be attacked by Russia for over two months. But while Ostrowka is concerned about those facing daily attacks, shellings and deaths in Ukraine, he is also concerned about how Americans view the war and other international issues. 

---

NEWS 4/27/22 11:09pm

Elon University GLC hosts Spring Pride

By Michael Wolff

The Elon University Gender and LGBTQIA Center held its annual Spring Pride event this afternoon on Medallion Plaza. The event was open to the Elon community, with the purpose of helping to educate the community on LGBTQIA identities. 

---

NEWS 4/27/22 6:32pm

Three-car collision cleared

By Kyra O'Connor

The three-car collision was cleared as of 6:15 p.m., according to the Elon University Police Department.

---

NEWS 4/27/22 12:11pm

Elon University students host benefit concert in honor of Ukraine

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Over 50 Elon University students will come together on April 28 to showcase their talents, skills and other gifts for a special talent show — “Elon Elite.” From live singing and band performances to fire throwing, this talent will showcase students’ special skills. But it’s also about raising money for those in need. 

---

NEWS 4/26/22 11:22pm

A look at the Elon University 29th annual Spring Undergraduate Research Forum

By Chloe Franklin

Over 200 students presented this year at the 29th annual Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, or SURF Day. While communications students are not required to do research, one communications major went the extra mile. 

---

NEWS 4/26/22 3:10pm

"Elon" trending on Twitter

By Baylor Rodman

The transaction, unanimously approved by the Twitter Board of Directors, is expected to close this year, subject to the approval of Twitter stockholders. Once finalized, the social platform will become a privately held company.

---

NEWS 4/25/22 11:18am

Understanding eating disorders in college settings

By Abigail Hobbs

Professor of psychology Ilyssa Salomon discusses her research on the prevalence of eating disorders and the proposed reason behind them. Salomon’s expertise is developmental psychology, adolescence, social media use, body image and sexual harassment.

---

NEWS 4/24/22 2:44pm

Elon University to lose $269,000 after venue declares bankruptcy

By Sophie Rosenthal

Including the money owed to Elon University, the center had more than $452,000 total in debts but claimed under $3,200 in assets when it filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in December 2021.  

---

NEWS 4/22/22 3:22pm

Elon University professor receives $300,000 COVID-19 research grant

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University professor of mathematics Hwayeon Ryu was awarded a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant in April to fund her COVID-19 research for the next three academic school years. 

---

NEWS 4/22/22 1:54pm

Road cleared after car crash involving local law enforcement on West Haggard Avenue

By Kyra O'Connor

The traffic collision involving a Gibsonville police cruiser occurred near Fat Frogg Bar and Grill on April 22, according to the town of Elon police. The road was cleared as of 2:47 p.m.  

---

NEWS 4/22/22 12:29pm

Elon University community turns to TikTok

By Ellis Chandler

Like many others around the world, freshman Cece Guyader has watched the war unfold through their phone screen since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Countries with open access to social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are able to receive instant news updates about nations overseas. Now, TikTok is changing the content and context of social media — especially on how people view Russia’s war on Ukraine. 

---

NEWS 4/21/22 12:15pm

CHEAT SHEET: Understanding the connection between climate change and pollen

By Avery Sloan

This year and in recent years, studies, like done by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, have shown that allergies have gotten worse for people and may be because of climate change. 

---

NEWS 4/20/22 11:03am

Prices across Elon University's campus, downtown increase due to inflation

By Margaret Faust

The increase in prices is a result of the high inflation rate for the U.S., which is 8.5% in 2022 — the highest since December 1981 according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The most recent Consumer Price Index Summary from the department also reported that inflation rates have hit record 40-year highs for the fifth consecutive month. Consumer prices rose 8.5% in the last year, and take out food has even risen 6.9% in the last year.  

---