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The Princeton Review names Elon University a Best Value College for 2027

The education services company has once again named Elon to its Best Value Colleges for 2027 list.

Hanif Abdurraqib reflects on mentorship, home and storytelling during Common Reading lecture

Abdurraqib's memoir "There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension" was chosen as the 2026-27 Common Reading.

Students kick off Homecoming Week 2026 with traditions and celebrations

Homecoming Week starts off with a lineup of student events, traditions and celebrations leading into Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Maria Cassereau ’27 turns a passion for community into purpose

The sociology and public policy double major has found opportunities through Periclean Scholars mentorship and El Centro to explore her interests, build community and deepen her understanding of her Latino identity.

David Brooks teaches ‘skills of the heart’ in 2026 Fall Convocation address

New York Times columnist and bestselling author David Brooks spoke to a sold-out crowd in Alumni Gym for Fall Convocation on Sept. 25, part of Family Weekend and the Elon University Speaker Series.

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Study USA NYC students see Ragtime at Lincoln Center.

Study USA launches new undergraduate research pathway 

Study USA has launched a new Undergraduate Research pathway, enabling students to combine faculty-mentored research with immersive experiences in cities across the U.S. while expanding the program’s long-standing internship opportunities.

Jackson Cooper publishes new ‘Dummies’ book on nonprofit boards

A new guide reframes board service and volunteerism as a powerful driver of change and leadership.

Chris Roush pens op-ed for Business North Carolina on how universities can help the state economy

Roush, assistant vice president of strategic partnerships at Elon, writes about how universities can help North Carolina's economy grow. Read an excerpt below.
An aerial view of Queens University’s campus shows the clock tower rising above trees, with the Charlotte skyline in the distance.

Elon and Queens announce four pledges to Charlotte; unveil Queens College name and structure

One year after announcing their intention to merge, the universities outlined progress and a long-term vision for the Myers Park campus in a campus update at Queens' historic Myers Park campus.

Elon Committee on History and Memory to launch walking tour mobile app

The Committee on Elon History and Memory created an app on the Bloomberg Connects platform that focuses on Elon University’s racial histories.
Taylor Rae Spurgeon ’27 (left) and Sarah Vignes (right)

Elon nursing students take on state and national student nursing association roles

Taylor Rae Spurgeon ’27 and Sarah Vignes ’27 are each expanding the leadership experience through state and national roles.

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Carrying the Flame

At once bold and familiar, Elon Athletics’ new visual identity that was unveiled in August signals a new era for the Phoenix. We explore the thinking behind the new look, trace the marks and mascots that have represented Elon Athletics and hear from the students who brought them to life.

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Study Abroad

Business Fellows put learning to work abroad

The second-year class of Business Fellows studied in Australia, traveled through Vietnam and completed internships in Singapore as part of a signature global experience in the program.

Internships

Elsa Eastment ’27 explores infectious disease research through summer internship

Eastment, a biomedical engineering major, spent her summer working for an Army medical research facility.

Research

Sofia Barnes ’28 and Parker Sterling ’28 selected for the NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The juniors are the most recent Elon undergraduates to join the ranks of the highly selective NIH-sponsored scholarship program.

Leadership

Elon Law announces 2026 Student Bar Association and Honor Council leaders

Law students elected representatives to oversee student life opportunities at Elon Law's full-time program in Greensboro and, for the first time, the part-time Flex Program in Charlotte.

Service

Elon students and faculty extend multifaith engagement to the community

Elon's commitment to multifaith engagement is reflected in the work its students do in the community, from teaching ESL courses at a local mosque to making food for a community church.