
Ashley Judd to speak at Elon University for spring convocation
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.
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.
The town of Elon will hold its first public menorah lighting at 5 p.m. Dec. 18 in the town center.
Winter Break for Elon University undergraduate students and some graduate programs has commenced. Some campus services will be closed or have limited hours until the start of Winter Term classes Jan. 3, 2023.
LastPass stores a user’s various passwords within its databases, where users can access their data with one master password. Elon began offering LastPass premium accounts to the campus community in 2018.
After 18 years in active addiction, Todd Perry surrendered. Numerous arrests, a Driving While Impaired charge, and an overdose all led him to Residential Treatment Services of Alamance in 2018.
Elon University is searching for its next dean of the School of Health Sciences, where Stephen Folger is serving as interim dean. Three finalists for the position visited and spoke on campus Nov. 28, Nov. 29 and Dec. 7.
Chris Harris, chair of Elon University's Department of Finance said the purchase of Twitter Elon Musk could start a trend of privatized social media companies.
Commissioners Steve Carter and Craig Turner were sworn in during the Dec. 5 Alamance County Commissioners board meeting after being reelected during the midterm elections.
Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education swore in three new members at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in a ceremony.
Elon University’s former Dean of Admissions Susan Klopman served at Elon for 27 years and got the idea to sign up for Elon’s Anatomical Gift Program as an anatomical donor in the produce section of Harris Teeter — making her the first person to sign up.
Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been recognized annually on Dec. 1 as a way to unite people globally in the fight against HIV and AIDS, while commemorating the lives of those who have died of the disease.
The Burlington Police Department received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. that said there was an active shooter inside Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, according to public information officer Emily-Lynn Adkins. The 911 call has since been deemed a false report and the department is investigating.
Meredith Smith, former Elon University admissions staff member, died unexpectedly on Nov. 27 at 35 years old. Smith started her work in admissions as an undergraduate student and worked with the university for over 18 years.
The Festival of Lights and Luminaries once again brought together the Elon University campus and surrounding community in celebration of different cultures, religions and traditions.
The fall 2022 Human Donor Memorial will be held Thursday, Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in McCoy Commons.
Elon University’s campus will shine bright with lights Tuesday for its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. The campus tradition, held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is a space where students and community members can learn about the diverse religions, cultures and traditions represented on Elon’s campus.
Elon’s partnership with TimelyCare comes in tandem with the launch of the HealthEU initiative — an integrated brand and hub of resources that looks at how to best help students, faculty and staff with their mental health, medical care and wellness needs.
Paulie’s Pub and Grill was fined $5,000 for serving alcohol to four underage people in March 2021, according to a November 2022 violation report from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
Scott Leighty ‘09 has had a number of titles at Elon University. From student to senior engagement officer — and most recently, assistant director of annual giving — Leighty is now joining Elon University School of Law in Greensboro as the assistant dean for development and alumni relations.
Elon University Campus Safety and Police has earned reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. The department was first accredited by the association in 2018.