The grant paid for the "Friday Night at the ER" game that simulated the real-world tasks of managing human and physical resources in a hospital setting.

Co-leads of a merger Sprint Team comprised of administrative and academic leaders from Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte report several themes are emerging that represent exciting possibilities for students, faculty, staff and the Charlotte region.

In this new role, Tapler will guide the strategic and programmatic direction of Project Pericles and will oversee the Periclean Scholars program, which empowers students to engage in sustainable, community-based partnerships focused on addressing complex global and local challenges.

Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences held its annual grants reception in recognition of faculty who pursued or received external grant funding. The recognition celebrated grant work from summer 2024 through summer 2025.

In October, Kirsten Carrier, assistant dean of campus life and director of residence life and Lucy Sneader, graduate apprentice for the Global Neighborhood, presented at the North Carolina Housing Officers (NCHO) conference in Greensboro, hosted by NC A&T.

While Braetan Peters ‘26 was enjoying the scenery during a Grand Canyon rafting trip, she was missing the comfort of her cell phone. Now, she’s turning that experience into her Elon College Fellows research, studying the connections people have with their devices.

Students participating in the fall Study USA Charlotte program have had a semester packed with professional development opportunities and place-based learning experiences.

The Oct. 31 program offered attendees hands-on demonstrations and discussions on how drones are reshaping industries from agriculture to public safety. New features this year included a lively drone soccer showcase by Asheboro City Schools and expanded sessions on AI applications, weather data, and flight authorization technology.

Higher education professionals from across the region are invited to a program at Elon University that will feature plenary remarks and discussions on mentoring, belonging and the future of student affairs.

Hosted on Halloween, the annual Pumpkin Festival welcomed trick-or-treaters to the event for the first time.