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NEWS 2/11/26 1:31pm

Elon Class of 2026, alumni named Fulbright semi-finalists

By Lily Mosbacher

Eleven Elon University seniors and alumni have been named semifinalists for the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Founded in 1946 and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program offers research, study, and English teaching opportunities in more than 140 countries across the world.

NEWS 2/5/26 3:21pm

First-year parking lot causes safety concerns

By Fiona McAllister

Less than a month after the new first-year parking lot opened by the Francis Center, freshmen are raising concerns about their safety walking to and from the Gateway lot. Elon freshman Andy Bowman works at the Publix grocery store in Burlington, around a ten minute drive from campus. Bowman said that as a manager, he usually gets off of work at 11:15 p.m. After his shift is over, Bowman drives back to campus and then walks from the first-year parking lot back to his dorm in Colonnades — totaling a 30-minute walk. Bowman said that he usually gets back to his dorm at 12:30 a.m.

NEWS 2/4/26 5:47pm

ABSS plans to better district with 6-step rezoning plan

By Anjolina Fantaroni

The Alamance-Burlington School System has a six-step plan for its district-wide rezoning, developed in collaboration with SchoolCAMP, a professional consulting firm affiliated with North Carolina State University’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education. The plan, currently in its second phase, is expected to be complete by spring 2026. It includes a land use study, community engagement, zonal mapping, a board vote, family notification and implementation. The rezoning will then take effect in the 2026-27 academic year. 

NEWS 2/2/26 2:27pm

DOJ files reveal Jeffrey Epstein paid tuition for former Elon University student

By Charlotte Pfabe , Anjolina Fantaroni and Miles Hayford

Files released by the Department of Justice revealed that financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid tuition for a student attending Elon University in fall 2009. Documents show that Epstein paid $12,744 toward Fall Term tuition for a student identified as "Thomas," the son of Jeanne Brennan Wiebracht, the former campaign accountant for then-U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. John de Jongh.

NEWS 2/1/26 3:01pm

Elon University to cancel Feb. 2 classes, close offices

By Miles Hayford

In-person meetings for undergraduate and graduate classes on Feb. 2 are canceled, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley announced in an email Feb. 1. The cancellation comes after a winter storm on Jan. 31 that swept across the state. According to Dooley’s email to the campus community, the nearby area received anywhere from 7-12 inches of snow.

NEWS 2/1/26 1:20pm

ABSS to have Remote Learning Day Feb. 2

By Miles Hayford

The Alamance-Burlington School System announced Feb. 1 that all facilities and schools will be closed Feb. 2, and that students and staff will participate in a Remote Learning Day. The decision comes after a winter storm that swept across North Carolina on Jan. 31.

NEWS 1/30/26 12:14pm

Elon University to close early Friday ahead of winter storm

By Abby Gravely

Elon University offices will close at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 to allow for preparation time ahead of the upcoming winter storm. Vice President of Student Life Jon Dooley announced the closure in an email Jan. 30 that also outlined changes to campus parking and weekend basketball schedules. 

NEWS 1/30/26 10:18am

Elon University tuition to increase by 5.42% for 2026-27 academic year

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon’s tuition, fees, food and housing will increase by 4.93% for the 2026-27 academic year. This is the total cost of attendance — which includes tuition, fees, food and housing costs — at Elon and is an increase of about $3,240. Tuition and fees alone will increase by $2,645, which is a 5.42% increase. Currently, Elon's total cost of attendance is $65,663. Next year, the total cost of attendance will be $68,903 according to Elon's admissions website. 

NEWS 1/29/26 4:14pm

ABSS transitions to Optional Teacher Workday Jan. 30

By Anjolina Fantaroni

The Alamance-Burlington School System announced Jan. 29 that there will be no remote learning for students Jan. 30, and teachers will have an optional workday. The district said the decision was made to preserve its final remote learning day for potential future weather events.

NEWS 1/26/26 2:13pm

ABSS to continue Remote Learning Day procedures Jan. 27

By Anjolina Fantaroni

The Alamance-Burlington School System announced Jan. 26 that all schools and facilities will continue to be closed Jan. 27 because of hazardous road conditions. Remote Learning Days are school days where students work asynchronously and at their own pace, according to the Remote Learning Day guide. 

NEWS 1/25/26 4:16pm

Elon University offices close following winter storm warning

By Anjolina Fantaroni

According to an email from Vice President of Student Life Jon Dooley, Elon University offices will be closed Jan. 26 due to a winter storm warning in effect through 1 p.m. Jan. 26. The email also stated that graduate and law classes will not be held in-person at the Elon, Greensboro or Charlotte campus locations Jan. 26.

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LIFESTYLE 05/02/2026 4:12pm
Elon Odyssey seniors honored at celebration ahead of graduation

At Elon University, the journey for senior Odyssey scholars came full circle May 2. Elon’s Odyssey Program — which offers scholarships and expanded opportunities to high-achieving Elon students with high financial need — hosted its annual senior celebration in LaRose Student Commons. 

NEWS 05/02/2026 1:01pm
Concerns rise over Haw River bacterial contamination

Along a stretch of the Haw River known for tubing, swimming and quiet afternoons on the water, a different kind of presence has drawn concern in recent months. It’s one that residents say they can smell before they see.

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