“How 3 college administrators are tackling higher education disruption” Coverage of President Book’s comments during a panel at the American Council on Education’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. on confronting major disruptions in the higher education landscape, including international enrollment challenges and artificial intelligence adoption.March 3, 2026 – Higher Ed Dive
2025
“Elon University’s president discusses merger, dyslexia academy, higher ed survival” President Book speaks with Triad Business Journal managing editor Lloyd Whittington about progress toward a merger with Queens University of Charlotte and the launch of the Roberts Academy at Elon University. Dec. 17, 2025 – N.C. Business Minds Podcast
“Florida couple creating school for dyslexia at Elon University” Coverage of the announcement of the Roberts Academy at Elon University featured remarks by President Book at the launch event that featured the academy’s benefactors. Nov. 6, 2025 – Business North Carolina
“Elon merger to combat higher education challenges” President Book shares her vision for the future of Elon University and the opportunities for students made possible by a merger with Queens University of Charlotte. Sept. 22, 2025 – Triad Business Journal
“AI and Threats to Academic Integrity: What to Do” Coverage of Elon University and AAC&U’s 2025 Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence included reflections from President Book on the university’s efforts to make ethics a central part of the guide.May 20, 2025 – Inside Higher Ed
“Not by the Book” President Book discusses her unique approach to parent engagement by making “good news” phone calls to parents of students who have done something noteworthy. May 6, 2025 – Living Well Magazine
2024
“Elon has major ambitions for Charlotte, leaders say” President Book speaks about the opening of the Elon Law Flex Program and the university’s commitment to the Charlotte-region. Oct. 29, 2024 – Business North Carolina
“Elon touts top ranking for teaching”
President Book reflects on Elon University being ranked No. 1 for undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report.Sep. 24, 2024 – The Burlington Times-News
“AAC&U, Elon University Launch AI Guide for Students” The American Association of Colleges and Universities and Elon University launch an artificial intelligence how-to guide for students navigating AI. President Book offers her insight about the intersection of higher education and AI.Aug. 19, 2024 –Inside Higher Ed
“President Connie Ledoux Book selected for ACE board of directors”
President Book was selected to serve on the board of directors of the American Council on Education (ACE), a leading higher education organization with a diverse membership of more than 1,600 colleges and universities.July 10, 2024 – American Council on Education
“How to Find a Mentor in College”
President Book offers insight into how students can connect with mentors during their time in college.May 2, 2024 – U.S. News & World Report
“Putting People First as Higher Ed Grapples With AI”
In this column, Mordecai I. Brownlee, president of Community College of Aurora writes that Elon University and President Book have emerged as leaders in the field of AI and higher education. Apr. 29, 2024 – EdSurge
“Elon in Japan: Exploring the past, present and future”
A delegation from Elon led by President Connie Book visited Japan for a series of events that explored the past, present and future of the university related to global engagement and digital life.Oct. 31, 2023 – Today at Elon
“Power Player 2022: Connie Ledoux Book, Elon University”
President Book is recognized as a Triad Business Journal “Power Player” for her leadership of a top-100 national university (U.S. News & World Report) and her work on Elon’s last two 10-year strategic plans, including the Boldly Elon plan launched in 2022. Oct. 24, 2022 – Triad Business Journal
“Outstanding Women in Business 2021”
President Book is honored as one of the region’s Outstanding Women in Business for 2021. June 7, 2021 – Triad Business Journal