Elon University: E-net News and Information

Elon Communications students, faculty cover international event

2012-05-16T09:30:00-04:00

An Elon School of Communications team is an integral part of the coverage of this year’s ACM – International Collegiate Programming Contest in Warsaw, Poland.

Live-streaming coverage of Commencement

2012-05-16T09:51:00-04:00

No matter where you are, you can experience this year's Commencement exercises Under the Oaks live from your computer.

Kent Wyatt '00 profiled about family's legacy in public service

2012-05-15T13:59:00-04:00

Kent Wyatt '00 and his father, Ed Wyatt, were featured in the quarterly newsletter of the Oregon City/County Management Association about their family's legacy municipal government.

Reception honors graduating Elon Academy scholars

2012-05-15T13:26:00-04:00

Elon University leaders celebrated on May 14 the achievement of every member of the Gamma Class attending college in the fall.

Men's Lacrosse Downed by St. John's at National Tournament

2012-05-15T10:56:00-04:00

Men's lacrosse club competes for the third time in the last four years in the Division II national tournament, but suffers first round exit.

Student publishes in the journal Southeastern Naturalist

2012-05-15T09:47:00-04:00

Environmental and Ecological Science major, David Munoz, recently published a paper in Southeastern Naturalist.

Schedule an individual financial counseling session today

2012-05-15T08:54:00-04:00

TIAA-CREF will be offering individual counseling sessions in June and July. Call 1-800-732-8353 to schedule an appointment.

Phi Beta Delta inducts newest members

2012-05-15T08:45:00-04:00

Meet Elon's newest employees

2012-05-15T10:17:00-04:00

Are you a new employee at Elon? Don't forget to fill out the "Who's New" questionnaire to be included in our future listings.

School of Health Sciences honors faculty achievements

2012-05-14T11:57:00-04:00

Faculty and staff were honored April 25 for their commitment to teaching, service and scholarship.

Commencement 2012 schedule of events

2012-05-15T15:07:00-04:00

Elon's 122nd Commencement activities begin Wednesday, May 9. Read this note for a full rundown on the many ceremonies and events on the schedule.

In My Words: 'Evolution' on homosexuality can take time

2012-05-16T08:34:00-04:00

After Barack Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage rights, Associate Professor Anthony Hatcher defends the president's "evolving" position.

Deborah Long to be guest on 'North Carolina People'

2012-05-14T17:00:00-04:00

Former UNC system President William Friday will talk with the director of the Elon Academy about the lives she has impacted in her role.

SEM class raises $3,150 for two student scholarship funds

2012-05-11T14:24:00-04:00

An April program honoring Associate Professor Jim Drummond, who retires this spring, collected money to help students in need.

Black Law Students Association recognizes graduating students

2012-05-11T12:18:00-04:00

The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Elon Law held its annual reception and dinner honoring third-year law students on April 20. Angela Gray of Gray Newell, LLP in Raleigh, North Carolina delivered the event's keynote address.

Elon student & alum receive NSF graduate fellowships

2012-05-11T16:07:00-04:00

Amanda Bienz '12 and Chelsie Wagner '09 will each receive $30,000 annual stipends for three years while pursuing their doctorates.

Commencement rain plan

2012-05-09T17:04:00-04:00

Avoid any last-minute delays and pick up your rain tickets at Alamance 109 before May 17.

Use social media to share your Commencement stories

2012-05-11T17:10:00-04:00

The #ElonGrad hashtag returns this month as a way for seniors, professors, alumni & parents to showcase Commencement 2012 experiences.

Unwanted End-of-Year Stuff…? 'Don't Trash It!'

2012-05-10T11:41:00-04:00

Resources are available through May 22 to assist students with donating or recycling furniture and other items they can't take home with them.

School of Communications receives business journalism grant

2012-05-15T08:21:00-04:00

The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism has awarded the School of Communications a $50,000 grant.

Career Moves: Elon Job Network leads to career in sales

2012-05-14T12:11:00-04:00

Graduating senior Shakinah Simeona used the Elon Job Network in 2010 to nab an internship that has led her into a career in sales.

Teaching and Learning Conference to be held August 16, 2012

2012-05-11T08:52:00-04:00

On August 16, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (CATL) and Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) will host the 9th annual Teaching and Learning Conference, drawing faculty and staff from regional colleges and universities and celebrating the beginning of a new academic year.

Michele Kleckner named first Sustainability Faculty Fellow

2012-05-11T12:00:00-04:00

The position entails working with faculty and staff to promote academic sustainability programs and infuse sustainability across the curriculum.

Beta Gamma Sigma inducts 43 members

2012-05-11T11:39:00-04:00

The Elon University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma inducted 43 new members in a ceremony on May 8.

Lumen Scholar measures impact of Prozac on aquatic life

2012-05-10T08:19:00-04:00

Elon senior Lauren Stranahan researched the effects on zebrafish of drugs that make their way into natural water supplies.

Awards banquet honors exemplary faculty & staff

2012-05-15T11:50:00-04:00

Elon University employees on May 9 celebrated teaching, scholarship, service and mentoring at an annual luncheon in Alumni Gym.

Education Students Participate in Food Drive at Grove Park Elementary School

2012-05-09T14:37:00-04:00

Students from Elon University participated in a food drive to benefit Grove Park, a Title I elementary school in the Alamance Burlington School System.

Kim Poe '08 a finalist for Alamance-Burlington School System Teacher of the Year

2012-05-09T09:41:00-04:00

Kim Poe, a sixth-grade intensive reading and social studies teacher at Hawfields Middle School in Mebane, N.C., is one of six finalists for the Alamance Burlington School System's 2012 Teacher of the Year Award.

Edna '44 and Doug Noiles give $400,000 to the Elon Academy

2012-05-09T17:38:00-04:00

The couple continue their generous support of the university-run college-access program for Alamance County high school students.

Elon students win two SoCon postgrad scholarships

2012-05-08T17:36:00-04:00

James Carroll and Katelyn O'Dunne receive two top awards from the Southern Conference

ELONTHON presents check to Duke Children's Hospital

2012-05-08T12:08:00-04:00

Elon students raised more than $105,000 this spring; the check was given to the hospital at the final College Coffee of the academic year.

Elon Academy announces sixth class of scholars

2012-05-08T17:05:00-04:00

The Eta class will spend parts of the next three summers on campus learning from Elon University faculty and preparing to apply to college.

Celebrating the 2012 retirees

2012-05-15T11:52:00-04:00

Celebrate the legacy of these faculty and staff as they prepare to leave Elon and begin the next chapter of their lives.

Grace McPhillips '03 working to produce feature film

2012-05-09T08:44:00-04:00

Grace McPhillips '03 has completed a script and is working to produce a film about fellow Montgomery, Ala., native Zelda Fitzgerald, the wife of author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Tom James partners with Elon’s sales center

2012-05-09T10:23:00-04:00

The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business at Elon University is proud to announce the Tom James Company as the newest partner of the school’s Chandler Family Professional Sales Center.

Elon College recognizes distinguished alumni at annual ceremony

2012-05-08T09:45:00-04:00

During the annual awards ceremony for Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, the school recognized the first three recipients of its Distinguished Alumni Award.

Communications students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta

2012-05-09T08:32:00-04:00

More than 100 new members were inducted into the Elon University School of Communications chapter of Lambda Pi Eta at a May 7 ceremony in McKinnon Hall.

Elon Athletics announces 2011-12 award winners

2012-05-08T09:01:00-04:00

Phoenix student-athletes were honored at the 38th annual athletics award banquet on May 7.

Phoenix14News is now Elon Local News

2012-05-08T09:14:00-04:00

Chandler Family Professional Sales Center hosts annual sales dinner

2012-05-07T11:20:00-04:00

The Chandler Family Professional Sales Center hosted its third annual Professional Sales Dinner on May 2.

Elon's 2012 Fall Convocation to feature Maya Angelou

2012-05-04T17:05:00-04:00

“Renaissance woman” Maya Angelou will visit Elon University on Oct. 4 to share stories of her life.

Alumni Matthew Masten & Steven Baker's production company receives Tony Award nomination

2012-05-04T14:57:00-04:00

School children visit Elon for "Bones and Backpacks" lesson

2012-05-08T14:35:00-04:00

Fifth grade students from nearby Sylvan Elementary School get a lesson from DPT students, and offer thanks to LabCorp executives for research funding.

In My Words: 'Public apologies won't end soon'

2012-05-07T13:34:00-04:00

Why have a handful of soldiers created embarrassment for the United States in recent months? Professor Tom Arcaro offers an explanation.

2012 Cannon Celebration

2012-05-04T13:02:00-04:00

Thursday, May 4, 2012 the Center for Leadership held its annual Cannon Celebration, a night honoring the achievements and accomplishments from the four phases of the Isabella Cannon Leadership Program (ICLP).

Elon hosts first Volunteer Leadership Summit for alumni

2012-05-07T16:31:00-04:00

More than 60 graduates attended the Volunteer Leadership Summit May 4-5, learning how to become critical partners, advocates and investors in Elon.

Elon Cadets Earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

2012-05-03T13:50:00-04:00

Over the course of April 23 and 24, selected Elon Army ROTC cadets, Jack Blanchflower and David Smith, along with other cadets from the Aggie Battalion, based out of NC A&T State University, competed to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB).

Faculty and students honored in Arts & Sciences

2012-05-04T09:58:00-04:00

Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, recognized distinguished student and faculty achievement over the past year in a May 3 ceremony.

Barbara Miller writes book about marketplace advocacy campaigns

2012-05-04T15:17:00-04:00

Marketplace Advocacy Campaigns: Generating Public Support for Business and Industry was inspired by the "Friends of Coal" campaign.

Kristin Nicole Hilgartner ’10 to begin PhD program at Virginia

2012-05-04T08:11:00-04:00