Miranda Ferrante

Miranda Ferrante ’23 is a journalism and communication design double major with a minor in dance at Elon University. Ferrante is the managing editor of elonnewsnetwork.com, responsible for the editorial content of the website. Last semester, Ferrante studied in Florence, Italy, where she took courses geared toward her minor. After graduation, Ferrante plans to pursue a master’s degree in magazine and digital storytelling. She hopes to become an arts and culture reporter working for magazines.  See Ferrante's best work on her online portfolio here.

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Recent Articles

NEWS 1/25/23 9:06am

Elon University discontinues some COVID-19 measures

By Miranda Ferrante and Sophie Rosenthal

Elon University is preparing to roll back the COVID-19 dashboard, asymptomatic testing and weekly community health email updates by Jan. 31. The changes, outlined by Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley in a November 2022 email, reflect growth in university policies and protocol. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/24/23 9:03am

Guide to Elon University during Fake Break

By Miranda Ferrante

The gap in time from Jan. 25 to the start of spring semester classes Jan. 30 is often referred to as Fake Break by the campus community. 

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NEWS 1/20/23 11:50am

Elon among nine institutions awarded funding to support students with substance use disorders

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is one of nine colleges awarded grant funds from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for collegiate recovery programs to support students with substance use disorders. 

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NEWS 1/12/23 10:36am

Elon LEADS raises $260 million

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon LEADS, Elon University’s largest fundraising campaign raised over $260 million at its conclusion Dec. 31, 2022, Elon University President Connie Book announced Jan. 12. The total surpassed the goal of $250 million. 

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NEWS 1/10/23 6:57pm

Mediterranean Deli to reopen in Elon

By Miranda Ferrante and Ellis Chandler

Mediterranean Deli plans to reopen in Elon this summer at 116 N. Williamson Ave. where Acorn Coffee Shop is currently located. 

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NEWS 1/5/23 1:15pm

Alamance Community College names Alamance-Burlington School System as Organization of the Year

By Miranda Ferrante

Alamance Community College named the Alamance-Burlington School System as its 2022 Organization of the Year, citing “the outstanding support the system has consistently provided to ACC students and graduates.” 

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NEWS 12/30/22 4:31pm

Ashley Judd to speak at Elon University for spring convocation

By Miranda Ferrante

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. 

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NEWS 12/16/22 1:50pm

Town of Elon to hold first public menorah lighting

By Miranda Ferrante

The town of Elon will hold its first public menorah lighting at 5 p.m. Dec. 18 in the town center. 

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NEWS 12/11/22 4:22pm

Elon University services throughout Winter Break

By Miranda Ferrante

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. 

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NEWS 12/7/22 6:30pm

Three finalists for dean of Elon University’s School of Health Sciences visit, present on campus

By Miranda Ferrante and Avery Sloan

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.  

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NEWS 12/1/22 10:38pm

SPARKS, Elon University community commemorate World AIDS Day through music

By Miranda Ferrante

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. 

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NEWS 12/1/22 3:45pm

Burlington Police Department investigates false report of active shooter at Williams High School

By Miranda Ferrante

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. 

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NEWS 11/17/22 4:03pm

NC ABC Commission fines Paulie’s Pub and Grill over March 2021 incident

By Miranda Ferrante

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.

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NEWS 11/14/22 6:28pm

Elon University alumnus named assistant dean for development, alumni relations at Elon Law

By Miranda Ferrante

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. 

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NEWS 11/14/22 5:05pm

Elon University campus police achieves reaccreditation

By Miranda Ferrante

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.

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NEWS 11/10/22 4:53pm

Elon University buys properties on East Haggard Avenue

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University purchased three properties on East Haggard Avenue early last month, totaling $2, 675,000, according to Alamance County Tax Administration records. 

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NEWS 11/7/22 2:24pm

Elon University celebrates first-generation students

By Miranda Ferrante and Chloe Franklin

Elon University will host First-Generation College Celebration events from Nov. 7 to 11.  

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NEWS 11/2/22 11:25pm

Tai Verdes headlines Elon University Student Union Board’s fall concert

By Miranda Ferrante

Tai Verdes headlined Elon University Student Union Board’s fall concert on Nov. 2 at Schar Center. The floor and pit were minimally filled, while the upper levels remained completely empty.

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LIFESTYLE 10/27/22 10:41am

Social House to open Elon SUB's fall concert

By Miranda Ferrante

Musical duo Social House will open the Elon University Student Union Board fall concert Nov. 2. To see both Social House and Verdes at Elon, students can purchase tickets for $10 until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 1 through the Elon ticketing site. Those looking to pay with Phoenix Cash can go to the Student Involvement Office in Moseley Center 205. 

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SPORTS 10/21/22 3:41pm

Elon dance team buzzing about performance at Charlotte Hornets season opener

By Miranda Ferrante

The team will perform at the Charlotte Hornets’ season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans just before the start of the game at 7 p.m. 

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