News

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NEWS 8/24/21 1:09pm

Elon University common reading serves as starting point for conversations on campus

By Miranda Ferrante

During a time of continued dialogue about racism across the country, “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You,” was selected as the 2021-22 common reading for incoming students. Written by New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds and historian Ibram X. Kendi, the book will serve as a starting point for conversations about racism in the United States. 

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NEWS 8/24/21 10:53am

Funds and finances: A Q&A with Janet Williams

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Janet Williams joined Elon’s faculty in April to serve as the vice president for finance and administration. Her role at the university includes having an executive oversight for a broad range of financial, business, and support operations and planning. 

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NEWS 8/23/21 10:08am

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

By Kyra O'Connor

The Food and Drug Administration formally approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine this morning. The decision replaces the emergency use authorization the FDA granted the vaccine last December.

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NEWS 8/22/21 1:54pm

International student looks to adopt the Elon culture

By Graysen Shirley

Claire Mapes is one of 102 new international students starting at Elon this fall. According to Vice President for Enrollment Greg Zaiser, 6% of the incoming freshman class are international students. 

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NEWS 8/21/21 10:28pm

Elon University trustee, Medallion recipient dies unexpectedly

By Kyra O'Connor

Jeanne Robertson, Elon University Board of Trustees member and longtime supporter of Elon University athletics, died unexpectedly on Aug. 21 at the age of 77. 

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NEWS 8/21/21 3:29pm

Incoming students experience first College Coffee of the semester

By Jess Baker

Incoming students headed to Young Commons where they gathered for the first College Coffee of the year following the conclusion of New Student Convocation on Aug. 21, 2021.

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NEWS 8/21/21 11:35am

New Student Convocation marks start of new journey for incoming students

By Elon News Network

Students passed by the old Main Bell in the Alamance building as they made their way to New Student Convocation. Over 1,600 freshmen and 70 transfer students from 43 states and 23 countries sat in the rows of chairs, Under the Oaks, where convocation took place for the first time since 2019. 

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NEWS 8/21/21 7:17am

Meet the Class of 2025

 

Members of the class of 2025 share some of their hopes and desires for their first year at Elon.

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NEWS 8/20/21 11:03pm

MOVE-IN 2021: New students arrive in the East Neighborhood

By William Wood

In Elon University’s East Neighborhood, the incoming class of 2025 freshmen were greeted with lively festivities including music, orientation leaders and more. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 9:30pm

MOVE-IN 2021: International students reflect after busy three-day program

By Emma Farrell

Freshman and international student Johnny Zhu couldn’t help but laugh at the mention of new student orientation. As the incoming class of 2025 spent the day moving boxes, unpacking dorms and meeting roommates, some international students in the Colonnades and Danieley neighborhoods, like Zhu, were already ahead. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 2:23pm

Get to know your on-campus neighborhoods

By Abby Goretsky and Sophie Rosenthal

The freshman housing experience is often either a treasured or terrible memory for many college students, and it’s where students begin to find their first sense of community on campus. Elon University has eight residential neighborhoods, five of which are open to freshmen. These neighborhoods boast varying themes and traditions, creating the opportunity for students to bond and connect with one another. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 11:52am

MOVE-IN 2021: New students arrive in the Global Neighborhood

By Graysen Shirley

Students and families arriving in the Global Neighborhood for move-in day were greeted on Friday by orientation leaders like Adams, resident assistants and older students eager to assist them with getting settled into their new dorms. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 11:35am

MOVE-IN 2021: Waving goodbye from the Historic Neighborhood

By Miranda Ferrante

Cars line East Haggard and boxes fill Historic Neighborhood while parents soak in the last few days before they say goodbye — leaving their children to start their college journeys at Elon University. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 11:03am

Get to know your orientation leaders

By Nyah Phengsitthy

From leading new students to their first residential neighborhood meeting to attending the hypnotist event together at Rhodes Stadium, orientation leaders are one of the first faces incoming students see when they arrive on campus.

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NEWS 8/20/21 9:49am

MOVE-IN 2021: Elon University welcomes the Class of 2025

By Elon News Network

Follow Elon News Network's Coverage of move-in, Aug. 20, 2021.

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NEWS 8/20/21 9:15am

Class of 2025 to be welcomed at New Student Convocation

By Graysen Shirley

More than 1,600 incoming students will be welcomed into the Elon community to celebrate the beginning of their university academic careers at New Student Convocation on Aug. 21.

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NEWS 8/19/21 2:26pm

New student orientation to be in-person, some virtual sections

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The moment after each New Student Orientation ends, Director of New Student and Transitions Programs Emily Krechel and her team are already planning for the next one. But after the 2020-21 school year, Krechel was unsure of what would be in store for the class of 2025’s arrival. 

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NEWS 8/18/21 1:04pm

CDC recommends COVID-19 Pfizer, Moderna booster shots after eight months

By Sophie Rosenthal and Graysen Shirley

The Centers for Disease Control recommends Americans who received the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines get a booster vaccine dose eight months after receiving their second doses, starting Sept. 20. 

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NEWS 8/16/21 2:30pm

Iconic Plaza renamed Medallion Plaza

By Kyra O'Connor

At the Elon University 2021 opening day ceremony, President Connie Book announced the renaming of Iconic Plaza to Medallion Plaza, to honor the service of both individual medallion recipients and the Elon community as a whole. Book also discussed the Boldly Elon strategic plan and what the upcoming academic year will hold.

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NEWS 8/16/21 2:12pm

Elon University awards endowed professorships for three faculty members

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University named three faculty members to endowed professorships on Monday, Aug. 16 during the opening day ceremony officially beginning the 2021-22 academic year. 

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