Nolan Williams

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Nolan Williams ’28 is studying strategic communications with a minor in political science and public policy. When not in the newsroom, Williams enjoys cooking, hanging out with friends, and keeping up with the news.

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NEWS 9/23/25 6:05pm

Elon University sees growth in graduate, engineering programs, decline in communications students

By Olivia Berger and Nolan Williams

Elon University’s fall 2025 registrar’s report shows shifting enrollment trends across academic programs, with graduate studies and engineering on the rise and communications seeing a decline. The shifting trends in enrollment come as enrollment for the class of 2029 has decreased by 11.6%. Graduate enrollment increased from 787 students in fall 2024 to 879 in 2025, marking a growth of almost 100 students. Elon’s engineering programs also expanded, growing from 156 students last year to 189 this year. Nursing followed a similar trend, climbing from 222 students in 2024 to 262 in 2025.

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LIFESTYLE 12/04/2025 10:53pm
Elon University’s campus glows as Festival of Lights and Luminaries expands cultural celebration

Elon University’s Festival of Lights and Luminaries took place on Dec. 4 and was hosted by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. Luminaries lit up Elon’s campus as students walked around and enjoyed the night. The festival started incorporating themes in 2020 with each year being a new theme. This year it was, “Many Lights on One Night.” “This year the festival is bigger than ever, so the theme represents how all the small lights that each of us bring create one larger light on campus,” Hillary Zaken, the director of multifaith programming and engagement for the Truitt Center said. 

SPORTS 12/04/2025 12:09am
Strong start not enough in Elon University men’s basketball loss to Furman University

The energy in Schar Center was palpable as the Phoenix built an early 18 point lead. However, the Phoenix couldn’t sustain momentum as Furman University surged in the second half to hand Elon a home defeat on Dec. 3. Head coach Billy Taylor said the Phoenix simply didn’t respond well when Furman started to take control. While there were encouraging moments during the game, Taylor stressed the importance of maintaining that level. “When they punched back, we didn’t respond the right way,” Taylor said. “We need more of those moments strung together over the course of 40 minutes.”

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