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NEWS 7/21/21 4:08pm

Elon University announces Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education

By Kyra O'Connor and Graysen Shirley

President of Elon University Connie Book announced the naming of the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education in honor of the $10 million gift, made by the Williams family,  to Elon and Willliams’ service as an educator and administrator. The commitment, part of the Elon LEADS campaign, represents the largest endowment in the university’s history. 

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NEWS 7/16/21 9:08pm

Boil Water Notice lifted for Elon University campus, city of Burlington

By Ellis Chandler

The Boil Water Notice for City of Burlington water customers is now lifted, which applies to Elon University’s main campus, the towns of Elon and Gibsonville and other surrounding communities. Tests on water samples have come back clean and no E. coli is present in the City’s water distribution system.  

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NEWS 7/15/21 5:24pm

Boil Water Notice issued for Elon University campus, city of Burlington

By Ellis Chandler

The city of Burlington issued a Boil Water Notice this afternoon after e. coli/fecal coliform was found at a specific location in the Burlington water system during a routine sampling July 14.  

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NEWS 7/14/21 3:47pm

Anita Hodnett invites new initiatives to Elon Counseling Services as director

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Anita Hodnett first stepped onto Elon’s campus in 2012 wanting to support college students as they transition into young adulthood. She started off as a staff counselor and later was promoted to assistant director of Counseling Services in 2018. This fall, Hodnett will enter her ninth year at Elon, but this time as the director of Counseling Services. 

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NEWS 7/14/21 10:34am

RecWell improves campus accessibility through outdoor center, no class fees

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University Campus Recreation and Wellness plans to begin the 2021-2022 academic year with a new outdoor fitness center, no reservation times and no group fitness class fees. 

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NEWS 7/13/21 2:00pm

As the university gets closer to normalcy, mental health concerns remain

By Annemarie Bonner

According to Insider Higher Education, 65% of college students report having mental health struggles during the coronavirus pandemic. The study found that many students choose not to seek help, with only 15% reporting they have seen a counselor.  

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NEWS 7/8/21 12:50pm

Elon University announces speakers for 2021-22 academic year

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University will host numerous speakers throughout the 2021-22 academic year, including Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd, Elon University President Emeritus Leo Lambert and award-winning actor BD Wong. 

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NEWS 7/8/21 11:39am

Police officer charged after son’s accidental death

By Nyah Phengsitthy

A town of Elon Police Officer will face a misdemeanor charge filed by the Guilford County district attorney in the accidental shooting death of his son.  

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NEWS 7/7/21 6:50pm

Graham Police Department, Alamance Sheriff’s Office able to withhold march footage

By Nyah Phengsitthy

An Alamance County Superior Court Judge said Wednesday the Graham Police Department and Alamance Sheriff’s Office can withhold video footage from the Oct. 31 ‘I Am Change’ march that resulted in pepper spraying and arrests, pending an appeal on a previous order. 

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NEWS 6/29/21 1:08pm

Alamance Sheriff’s Office, Graham Police withhold footage from Graham march

By Kyra O'Connor

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and the Graham Police Department did not release video footage from the Oct. 31 “I Am Change” march in Graham, NC, as previously ordered by an Alamance Superior Court judge. While the Graham Police Department has filed a motion of appeal and a motion to stay, Alamance County has yet to do so. 

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NEWS 6/22/21 12:41pm

Judge orders release of law enforcement video from Graham march

By Kyra O'Connor

 A judge ordered the release of all law enforcement video footage from the ‘I Am Change’ march to the polls in Graham, on Oct. 31, 2020, which ended in marchers pepper sprayed and many arrested. This includes all unedited body camera, dash camera and other law enforcement surveillance footage from that day.  

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NEWS 6/17/21 6:47pm

Elon University to partner with African American Cultural Arts and History Center for Juneteenth celebration

By Katherine Aristizabal and Kyra O'Connor

Elon University will partner with the African American Cultural Arts and History Center in Burlington to celebrate Juneteenth on June 18. Community members can take part in one of three 75-minute tours of the new center, including a featured exhibit “Juneteenth & Black Alamance.” 

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NEWS 6/17/21 12:30pm

Elon University to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University will require all students to submit documentation of the COVID-19 vaccination for the fall semester.  

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NEWS 6/9/21 8:28pm

“It Takes A Village” Project receives $1.25 million grant

By Graysen Shirley

 The “It Takes A Village” Project received a $1.25 million grant from the Oak Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on addressing global, social and environmental issues, to expand tutoring outreach in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 6/9/21 8:18pm

Elon Medallion recipient dies after battling longtime illness

By Madalyn Howard

Jerry Robertson, Elon Medallion recipient and supporter of Elon University athletics, died June 7 at the age of 83 after battling a longtime illness.  

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NEWS 6/9/21 1:51pm

Summer study abroad presents unclear changes for traveling students

By Jack Cisneros

International travel is once again becoming a safe activity for vaccinated individuals as vaccine rollout continues around the world. But according to Dean of Global Education Nick Gozik, Elon University students studying abroad this summer should prepare themselves for an experience different than before the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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NEWS 6/3/21 4:22pm

FBI investigating Postmaster General, Elon University Trustee Louis DeJoy

By Kyra O'Connor

Postmaster General and Elon University Board of Trustees member Louis DeJoy is facing a federal inquiry regarding campaign contributions involving his former business, North Carolina based New-Breed Logistics.  

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NEWS 5/31/21 9:07am

Rev. Kirstin C. Boswell named Elon’s fourth full-time chaplain

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Rev. Kirstin Boswell will take on her new role as Elon University’s fourth full-time university chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement in July.  

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NEWS 5/24/21 3:54pm

Elon to lift mask mandate, physical distance restrictions indoors

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon University will no longer require those who are vaccinated to wear masks and maintain physical distance while indoors starting June 1.

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NEWS 5/21/21 12:31pm

Elon University celebrates class of 2021 in three undergraduate ceremonies

By Kyra O'Connor

Over 1,200 students graduated from Elon University on May 21, 2021. 

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