News

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NEWS 2/7/23 12:12pm

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs discusses her transition to Elon, goals for the future and tuition

By Naomi Washington and Kyra O'Connor

Elon News Network spoke with Kohn at College Coffee to discuss her transition to Elon, her plans for the future and tuition for the upcoming school year.

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NEWS 2/6/23 5:36pm

Jury finds Rev. Gregory Drumwright not guilty from 2020 Graham march, rally

By Nyah Phengsitthy , Kyra O'Connor and Madalyn Howard

The Rev. Gregory Drumwright was found not guilty Feb. 6 on one charge of resisting a public officer during the Oct. 31, 2020, “I Am Change” march to the polls in Graham. According to the verdict, the Greensboro pastor has been found not guilty of three charges related to the rally. 

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NEWS 2/6/23 3:14pm

Elon University’s Global Education Center to host history of Black travel presentation

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon University’s Global Education Center will host a presentation and discussion on the history of Black travel and study abroad Feb. 8. The event, “Resistance and Resilience: Black Travel Past & Present,” is part of the series of events celebrating Black History Month at Elon University. 

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NEWS 2/6/23 10:48am

Elon University selects School of Health Sciences dean

By Avery Sloan

Maha Lund will serve as Elon University’s next dean of the School of Health Sciences. After a national search, she was one of three finalists for the position. Lund, doctorate of health sciences from NOVA Southeastern University, will join Elon after serving as the division chief and director of the Physician Assistant Program at Emory University School of Medicine. 

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NEWS 2/4/23 3:33pm

The Committee on Elon History and Memory unpacks complex university origins

By Avery Sloan

Elon University, originally founded in 1889 as an all-white institution, launched what is now known as the Committee on Elon History and Memory in 2018. This committee has been working to educate members of the Elon community about some of the institution's complex history around race. 

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NEWS 2/3/23 4:39pm

Elon University celebrates second annual Legacy Symposium

By Michael Leung

Elon University held its second annual Legacy Symposium Thursday, Feb 3, 2023 which celebrates the life and contributions of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed. 

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NEWS 2/3/23 1:46pm

Think tank class exposes Elon students to public policy

By Michael Leung

After winning the Lumen Prize, Amaya Gaines created PST 3700: A Public Policy Think Tank as a two-credit course that began in the fall under the mentorship of Dillian Bono-Lunn, professor of political science and policy studies. 

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NEWS 2/2/23 5:38pm

Elon students, alumni selected as Fulbright semifinalists

By Claire Schoenfeld

Twelve Elon students and alumni have been selected as semifinalists for the 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Student Program provides students, recent graduates and graduate students opportunities to study, research and work around the world. 

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NEWS 2/1/23 10:14am

Vice President addresses importance of small businesses, community lenders

By Kyra O'Connor

Community lending initiatives are grassroots movements to connect communities to economic opportunities, according to Senior Vice President of the Latino Community Credit Union Vicky Garcia — but for places like Alamance County, they are few and far between. The LCCU is a community development financial institution with a primary mission to provide local communities with ethical financial products and education to “empower and ensure” economic opportunity for all, according to its mission statement. The first branch opened in 2000 and in 2020 exceeded $594 million in assets. 

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NEWS 1/31/23 12:22pm

Elon University hosts Commemorative College Coffee

By Joseph Navin

Elon University held a Commemorative College Coffee Jan. 31, 2023, as part of programming to remember the rebuilding of the institution since the fire in 1923 that destroyed most of Elon’s main campus. 

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NEWS 1/25/23 9:06am

Elon University discontinues some COVID-19 measures

By Sophie Rosenthal and Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is preparing to roll back the COVID-19 dashboard, asymptomatic testing and weekly community health email updates by Jan. 31. The changes, outlined by Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley in a November 2022 email, reflect growth in university policies and protocol. 

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NEWS 1/23/23 12:19pm

Elon University School of Law names dean

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University School of Law has named its next dean, Elon University President Connie Book announced Jan. 23. 

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NEWS 1/20/23 11:50am

Elon among nine institutions awarded funding to support students with substance use disorders

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is one of nine colleges awarded grant funds from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for collegiate recovery programs to support students with substance use disorders. 

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NEWS 1/18/23 8:00am

Elon University’s 1923 committee launches fire anniversary programming

By Ellis Chandler

One hundred years ago, the Elon University community had no idea how fire would become so integrated into the campus community.

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NEWS 1/16/23 10:48am

Elon University, local community commemorate legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Fiona McAllister

While Elon University does not have classes Jan. 16, the federal holiday is more than just a day off — it’s an opportunity to reflect and commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who would have been 94 Jan. 15. 

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NEWS 1/12/23 10:36am

Elon LEADS raises $260 million

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon LEADS, Elon University’s largest fundraising campaign raised over $260 million at its conclusion Dec. 31, 2022, Elon University President Connie Book announced Jan. 12. The total surpassed the goal of $250 million. 

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NEWS 1/10/23 6:57pm

Mediterranean Deli to reopen in Elon

By Miranda Ferrante and Ellis Chandler

Mediterranean Deli plans to reopen in Elon this summer at 116 N. Williamson Ave. where Acorn Coffee Shop is currently located. 

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NEWS 1/6/23 6:14pm

North Carolina Court of Appeals blocks order to release video footage from October 2020 “I Am Change” march to the polls

By Madison Powers

The North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a June 2021 order to release unredacted police body camera footage from the Oct. 31, 2020, “I Am Change” march to the polls in Graham that ended in the use of pepper spray and 23 arrests. The vote was 2-1.

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NEWS 1/5/23 1:15pm

Alamance Community College names Alamance-Burlington School System as Organization of the Year

By Miranda Ferrante

Alamance Community College named the Alamance-Burlington School System as its 2022 Organization of the Year, citing “the outstanding support the system has consistently provided to ACC students and graduates.” 

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NEWS 12/30/22 4:31pm

Ashley Judd to speak at Elon University for spring convocation

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University has rescheduled actress and activist Ashley Judd’s visit to campus after it was canceled this fall as a result of  weather associated with Hurricane Ian. 

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