President Connie Ledoux Book's preview of the Academic Year

In her annual video message, Elon's president details highlights of the upcoming fall semester.

With a record total enrollment of more than 7,000 students and prestigious national rankings, Elon University is prepared to open the new year. Ahead are exciting learning opportunities, new campus facilities, an engaging Fall Convocation and more.

President Connie Ledoux Book details the upcoming highlights of fall semester in her annual opening video message.

Some highlight events for fall semester 2019

Phoenix Football Sept. 7 home opener against The Citadel

Family Weekend Sept. 27-29, featuring the Fall Convocation Elon Speaker Series kickoff with Nikki Haley at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27

Homecoming Nov. 1-3, including a Saturday afternoon football game vs. The College of William & Mary

Elon Law Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series Oct. 10, featuring Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York

Elon LEADS Campaign events: This fall, we will celebrate this historic campaign with alumni, families and friends in New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston, Charlotte, San Francisco and Raleigh. Please see the full list of events and join us for one of these exciting evenings for Elon.

Performing Arts: Elon presents "Damn Yankees" in McCrary Theatre Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 7-9