News

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NEWS 9/17/21 9:08am

Pandemic affects leave of absence numbers at Elon University

By Nyah Phengsitthy

While the medical leave of absence has been available for years now for students, the pandemic leave of absence was offered beginning fall 2020 for students who felt uncomfortable returning to school because of COVID-19. Going into the 2021-22 academic years, LOA numbers have changed. 

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NEWS 9/16/21 4:58pm

Elon University Vice President Emerita dies

By Joseph Navin

Vice President Emerita Jo Watts Williams died at the age of 92 at her home in Burlington today. Her death comes two months after the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education was named in her honor. 

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NEWS 9/16/21 3:43pm

COVID-19 leads Elon University’s Public Health Society discussions, growth of group

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon’s Public Health Society was created to provide a community for students interested in public health. Discussing everyday issues, current events, programs and initiatives surround public health, the organization has the goals of bringing the community together. 

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NEWS 9/15/21 11:44am

CHEAT SHEET: Climate change plays an impactful role with hurricanes in North Carolina

By Graysen Shirley

The cheat sheet is an interview with a relevant expert to explain complex topics.

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NEWS 9/15/21 10:11am

Elon University fall concert experience returns to Schar Center

By Chloe Franklin

Elon University’s Student Union Board announced American rapper and singer Bryce Vine will headline this year’s fall concert. 

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NEWS 9/15/21 7:44am

Clohan Dining Hall revives burger joint, other stations remain vegan

By Brent Chandler

Elon Dining has reintroduced the Burger Joint in Clohan Dining Hall, while keeping some plant-based options as a result of overcrowded facilities and a need for protein options. 

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NEWS 9/14/21 4:43pm

Ongoing investigation for car thefts, break-ins

By Ellis Chandler

Elon Campus police, Town of Elon police and Burlington police are currently investigating a series of property crimes both on and off campus from over the weekend. 

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NEWS 9/13/21 11:43am

Office of the Registrar, Office of Academic Advising debuts new technology for registration

By Kyra O'Connor

The Office of the Registrar and Office of Academic Advising partnered to launch a new technology system to help with academic planning and registration. 

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NEWS 9/13/21 11:15am

Elon University named #1 national university for excellence in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University is ranked No. 1 for excellence in undergraduate teaching by the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide, which released rankings on Sept. 13. The university also received a No. 9 ranking in the “Most Innovative” category, tied with University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and was ranked No. 83 overall among national universities. 

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NEWS 9/11/21 10:07am

Student journalists in 2001 spark coverage for 9/11

By Nyah Phengsitthy

“We couldn’t make sense of what was happening that day,” Jennifer Parris, one of the leaders of the Pendulum team covering 9/11 at Elon University, said. “I remember going up to The Pendulum office and regrouping with all of the team like, ‘OK, what do we do now?’ As the university was announcing prayer vigils and meetings and gatherings, we just spread out and tried to cover them the best we could.”

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NEWS 9/10/21 2:47pm

Study abroad programs in the Middle East after 9/11

By Madison Powers

Following 9/11, Middle Eastern study abroad opportunities at Elon and enrollment across the country grew

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NEWS 9/10/21 10:23am

Global Experience class uses 9/11 to build international perspectives

By Abigail Hobbs

As Director for Global Educational Initiatives Mark Dalhouse structures his COR 1100 class for students to build a global foundation of the world’s current events and understanding diverse communities. He hopes this course will help students to become more involved in what’s happening around them. 

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NEWS 9/10/21 7:03am

How the events of 9/11 shaped the U.S. economy

By Graysen Shirley

Steve DeLoach, Elon University professor of economics, shares his memories about 9/11 and the effect it had on the New York Stock Exchange, airline and travel industries and the overall economic recovery of the U.S during a period of decline.

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NEWS 9/10/21 12:17am

CHEAT SHEET: What does it mean to approve a vaccine?

By Nick Wald

Jessica Merricks, assistant professor of biology, discusses the FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and its impact, as well as the process for vaccine approval in the United States

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NEWS 9/9/21 11:28am

Elon University welcomes its first class of nursing students

By Olivia Romano

Elon welcomed the university’s first cohort of nursing students to campus this fall. The program has been in development for five years with the inaugural cohort consisting of 31 freshmen and three sophomore students. 

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NEWS 9/9/21 9:02am

Mill Point pool faces inconsistent hours due to staff shortage

By Ellis Chandler

The pool closes for the season on Sept. 30. The pool is open from 3-7 p.m. Mon. through Fri. and noon to 6 p.m. on the weekends and is only open to Station at Mill Point residents.

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NEWS 9/9/21 6:54am

The impact 9/11 has on the teaching experience 20 years later

By Samantha Sussman

Faculty share how their teaching has changed in the 20 years after 9/11.

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NEWS 9/8/21 9:13pm

Elon University faculty panel addresses the aftermath of 9/11, 20 years later

By Kyra O'Connor

The panel, “20 Years After: The Legacies of 9/11 and the ‘war on terror’” will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the LaRose Digital Theater. Sponsored by the International and Global Studies program and the Political Science and Policy Studies department, faculty will reflect on the legacies of 9/11 two decades later from their professional and personal experiences. 

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NEWS 9/8/21 7:17pm

Muslims in America reflect on religious discrimination 20 years after 9/11

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Immediately following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Elon University junior Zain Khan’s parents were one of thousands of Muslims across America who faced religious and ethnic discrimination. 20 years later, some of the preconceived negative feelings about Muslims still exist. 

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NEWS 9/7/21 4:31pm

Burlington to recognize 9/11 as National Day of Service and Remembrance

By Kyra O'Connor

The city’s proclamation calls for first responders, houses of worship and residents to join in ringing bells and sounding sirens for one minute at 8:46 a.m., which is when the first plane struck the twin towers on 9/11, this Saturday for a “Moment of Remembrance.”

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