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NEWS 9/27/19 8:00am

Hispanic professors at Elon reflect on representation

By Kyra O'Connor , Emily Prins and Leila Wilhelm

Only nine faculty members at Elon University identify as Hispanic, according to the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment 2018-2019 Fact Book.

NEWS 9/26/19 12:00pm

Report highlights shifting majors and university trends

By Anton L. Delgado

It’s always been Geoffrey Claussen’s dream to expand the study of religion at Elon University. Now, in his eighth year as a professor of religious studies and second year as chair of the department, that expansion has been accomplished. The University Curriculum Committee has approved nearly 10 introductory courses, six being brand new, in the Department of Religious Studies.

NEWS 9/26/19 8:00am

S.M.A.R.T. program provides guidance and connections

By Jon Sarver Jr.

The Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent program partners freshman students with older students of color to foster positive relationships.

NEWS 9/25/19 12:00pm

University committee plans ahead for next decade

By Hannah Massen

After a decade of capital projects, curriculum changes, enrollment growth and student-centered initiatives, Elon University’s 2010-2020 strategic plan is 96.9% complete, according to the plan’s website.

NEWS 9/25/19 8:36am

Elon hosts climate change forum

By Grace Morris

Elon hosted a forum on climate change, on Sept. 24, to discuss the effect of climate change on nature.

NEWS 9/25/19 8:00am

Elon's changing rates of national and international Latinx/Hispanic students

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

As a graduate of the American School of El Salvador, Lucia Safie’s family always expected her to attend college in the United States — she is now a senior at Elon University and one of only two Salvadorans on campus.

NEWS 9/24/19 2:00pm

Local seasonal businesses brace for off-season

By Brian Rea

January is always a low point for business activity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But for local businesses that rely on warmer weather, that slump can come as early as October.

NEWS 9/23/19 9:14pm

Mayoral candidates meet with East Burlington residents

By Leila Jackson and Hannah Nelson

Burlington mayoral candidates gathered at Mayco Bigelow Community Center this evening to discuss issues affecting East Burlington residents ahead of the October primary election.

NEWS 9/23/19 8:24am

T-Pain named Homecoming concert performer

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon University's Student Union Board has just announced that T-Pain, the award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, is the next Homecoming concert performer. The concert is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Schar Center.

NEWS 9/22/19 12:00pm

Auditing: Taking the class, without the tests

By Cate McCahill

Course auditing allows students, faculty and staff to attend a class and learn all of the material without having to complete any of the actual course work or receive a grade.

NEWS 9/22/19 8:00am

Internship requirements continue to affect Elon students

By Lauren Singles

Elon University requires students to complete at least two out of five Experiential Learning Requirements: study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership or an internship.

NEWS 9/21/19 8:00am

Bridging the gap: Expanding Medicaid in NC

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Alamance County residents are fighting to expand Medicaid in North Carolina to cover those currently in the Medicaid gap.

NEWS 9/20/19 10:52am

ENN Radio Sept. 20, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode, Maeve Ashbrook and Brian Rea talk to Elon students and health officials about the risks associated with vaping. Jack Norcross explains why the Elon chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity has had their charter revoked. Elon has a new recycling program on campus and what to expect ahead of the Phoenix face off against Wake Forest.

SPORTS 9/20/19 8:00am

Physical therapy research extends beyond the classroom

By Corrine Rose

New research being conducted by Emily Fonke, a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, may help prevent the injuries of collegiate cross country runners by reshaping rehabilitation.

NEWS 9/19/19 12:52am

Kappa Sigma fraternity removed from Elon's campus

By Jack Norcross

Elon University said the fraternity had multiple Elon Honor Code violations including compromising the well-being and academics of new members.

NEWS 9/18/19 7:35pm

Common Reading author visits campus for lectures

By Kyra O'Connor

Alex Wagner is on campus to discuss her debut novel, “Futureface: A Family Mystery, an Epic Quest, and the Secret to Belonging,” which was chosen for the 2023 common reading novel.

NEWS 9/18/19 8:00am

Certified but still controversial, the debate over the legality of Elon Faculty Forward continues

By Anton L. Delgado

By all legal means, there is now an adjunct faculty union on Elon University’s campus. Following nearly a yearlong back-and-forth between the union and the university, the regional National Labor Relations Board certified the unionization of the Faculty Forward movement.

NEWS 9/17/19 10:06pm

UNC lecturer speaks about HIV research on Elon’s campus

By Amanda Gibson

Visiting professor from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Angela Kashuba’s lecture summarized her research in the HIV field in McCrary Theatre on Sept. 17.

NEWS 9/17/19 9:39pm