News

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NEWS 8/18/22 10:23am

Programming for Elon University’s 2022 New Student Orientation will focus on community

By Miranda Ferrante

Director of New Student Programs Emily Krechel said after two years of modified programming, she is using the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to focus further on building a sense of community through orientation. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 1:21am

Welcoming the class of 2026

By Elon News Network

Click here to learn about Elon University move-in day for the class of 2026.

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NEWS 8/17/22 10:11pm

Elon University parking lots blocked, roads closed for move-in 2022

By Ellis Chandler

Students with a car on campus in the following lots must move their car by Thursday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 p.m. due to families arriving to campus on Friday, Aug. 19 for move-in. Any unauthorized cars in these lots on Friday may be ticketed and/or towed. 

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NEWS 8/17/22 5:30pm

Elon University ranked No. 4 best-run college by Princeton Review

By Miranda Ferrante

The 2023 Princeton Review college guide ranked Elon University No. 4 in “best-run” colleges”, No. 6 in “best college theater,” No. 8 “most beautiful campus” and in six other categories. 

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NEWS 8/17/22 3:24pm

Elon University launches HealthEU

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University launched HealthEU, an initiative that is part of the Boldly Elon Strategic Plan for 2030. Under Theme 2, Thrive, this campaign focuses on wellness in six areas — community, emotional, financial, physical, purpose and social. 

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NEWS 8/16/22 10:40pm

Black Lumen Project reflects on first full year

By Avery Sloan

Buffie Longmire-Avital presented the Black Lumen Project’s main accomplishments from its first year on Aug. 16 as a part of planning week. This presentation was for other Elon faculty and staff members, letting them know where to find resources to learn about Black history within Elon and how to create sustainable change. 

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NEWS 8/16/22 2:22pm

Gov. Cooper appoints Elon’s Sylvia Muñoz to Alamance Community College of Board of Trustees

By Miranda Ferrante

Sylvia Muñoz, assistant dean of students and director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education, was appointed to the Alamance Community College Board of Trustees as a member-at-large by Gov. Roy Cooper, according to a press release Aug. 15. 

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NEWS 8/16/22 1:45pm

Elon University prepares for class of 2026 arrival

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is preparing for the arrival of the class of 2026 and freshmen move-in Aug. 19. Facilities Management is setting up chairs today for New Student Convocation Aug. 20. 

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NEWS 8/15/22 6:31pm

Elon University creates webpage for monkeypox response

By Sophie Rosenthal

The Elon University Infectious Disease Response Team created a webpage about the university’s response to monkeypox, according to an email from Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson. The webpage offers answers to frequently asked questions about how monkeypox could affect Elon’s campus.

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NEWS 8/15/22 2:49pm

Elon University awards Elon Medallions, named professorships

By Erin Martin

Elon University President Connie Book awarded the Elon Medallion, the university’s highest honor, to three former faculty and staff members during the Aug. 15 opening session of planning week.

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NEWS 8/15/22 1:38pm

President’s Address brings sense of hopefulness for Elon University’s academic year

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University President Connie Book’s is beginning this academic year with a sense of hopefulness. This morning, she delivered the President’s Address, which officially marks the beginning of the academic year. Book first spoke about meeting with Elon students leaders and preparing for the upcoming year, and she said they all found that building relationships and community was the number one factor for student success.

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NEWS 8/12/22 8:00pm

Elon Medallion recipient, alumnus and former staff member dies

By Kyra O'Connor

William “Buster” Butler, an Elon alumnus, former staff member and recipient of Elon University’s highest honor, the Elon Medallion, died at age 98 on Aug. 4. Butler received the Elon Medallion in 1996 from then-President Fred Young for his employee service to Elon. 

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NEWS 8/11/22 11:57pm

Alamance Arts hosts going away party for “Embracing Peace”

By Avery Sloan

Lummy Barnes, past president of Alamance Arts, said through tears, the Alamance County community will forever be indebted to Wiley Wooten — the donation made by the Wooten Foundation in his honor was what made the “Embracing Peace” exhibit possible. 

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NEWS 8/11/22 5:18pm

Elon University extends, expands partnership with TimelyCare

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University will continue its partnership with TimelyCare, the virtual telehealth portal that provides students with free 24-hour access to medical and mental health hotlines, into the 2022-23 academic year.  

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NEWS 8/8/22 2:57pm

Elon University campus police conduct investigation at Moseley Center

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University campus police conducted an investigation at the Moseley Center following a 911 call reporting a suspicious package, according to an Elon E-Alert Aug. 8. Campus police evacuated the building and the alert encouraged people to stay away as the investigation is ongoing and await further instructions. 

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NEWS 8/5/22 10:31pm

Alamance Burlington School System introduces new mobile app

By Miranda Ferrante

The app, which features a number of sections, will allow schools and teachers to communicate important information to the district. It is currently available in the Apple Store for iPhones and soon will be on Google Play Store. 

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NEWS 8/3/22 5:17pm

Iconic statue to leave Graham

By Miranda Ferrante

Alamance Arts will host a going away party for "Embracing Peace" Thursday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring entertainment and the history of the sculpture. The last day to view the statue will be Aug. 14 before dismantling takes place Aug. 15 and 16. 

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NEWS 8/3/22 2:57pm

Elon University announces speaker series programming for 2022-23 academic year

By Miranda Ferrante

This year’s speaker series is presented by WUNC North Carolina Public Radio and will explore “living well in a changing world,” according to the university’s website. All tickets for the speaker series will be free for students, staff and faculty cost $15 for those without an Elon ID. 

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NEWS 8/1/22 6:10pm

Elon University establishes Department of Engineering

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University took a step forward in its Boldly Elon Strategic Plan, officially establishing its Department of Engineering Aug. 1.

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NEWS 7/28/22 10:18pm

Elon University shares COVID protocols ahead of fall semester

By Miranda Ferrante

Ahead of the start of Elon University’s 2022-23 academic year, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley announced information about policies and protocols intended to mitigate the spread of COVID and ways to support those who become ill in a university-wide email July 28. 

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