2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1037+ words) By Avery Craine Powell, staff Nearly 1,600 new Elon University students gathered Under the Oaks for New Student Convocation on Saturday, Aug. 22, marking the formal beginning of their academic journey and receiving a challenge to embrace the “enormous opportunity of an…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (381+ words) By Elon University News Bureau, staff From friendships and community to personal growth and support, students shared what has stood out most during their time at Elon. Elon Academy students, both new and returning, came together for cool, sweet treats…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1036+ words) By Avery Craine Powell, staff “You may be leaving Elon, but Elon will never leave you,” said Jana Lynn Patterson, as a reminder to the Class of 2026 and herself as they all prepare to close their chapters at Elon University....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (340+ words) By Elon University News Bureau, staff Catherine Dierker ’27 was featured in a recent Burlington Times-News article about her research exploring civic education and its role in strengthening democratic participation among young people. The story highlights Dierker’s research into how civic…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (700+ words) By Avery Craine Powell, staff The human service studies major will deliver the "Message of Appreciation" during Elon University's 136th Commencement ceremonies on May 22 in Schar Center. Ruby Radis ’26, a human service studies major from Chicago, Illinois, has been chosen to…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1041+ words) By Katelyn Snyder, student A friend’s offhand recommendation led to a campus tour at Elon that changed Hyemin Im’s plans. The tour had nearly ended when the guide stopped in front of the gear room. For Im, that moment was…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1568+ words) By Tommy Kopetskie, staff As part of its annual awards ceremony, the School of Communications recognized several faculty and staff members for their outstanding contributions during the 2025-26 academic year. Held May 7 in Turner Theatre, the celebration honored individuals whose leadership,…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (580+ words) By Brandon Talton, staff As she prepares to retire after 40 years at Elon University, Patterson joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Elon Beyond the Bricks” to reflect on student leadership, mentorship and the relationships that defined her career. Drawn by…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (340+ words) By Elon University News Bureau, staff Elon University communications faculty Amanda Sturgill and Karen Lindsey were quoted in a recent The Assembly article examining controversy surrounding the Greensboro Police Department’s social media strategy and questions about the role of humor…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (721+ words) By Sophia Darmelio, staff Ahead of Elon University’s 136th Commencement on May 22, 2026, Today at Elon is highlighting several graduating seniors who have made the most of their Elon experience. When Jonathan Weaver ‘26 arrived at Elon originally as a finance major, he…...