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Assistant professor Amanda Laury Kleintop’s book “Counting the Cost of Freedom: The Fight for Compensated Emancipation after the Civil War” was recently awarded the Charles S. Sydnor Book Prize.

Professor Joel Karty in the Department of Chemistry is teaching a hands-on class where students learn the science and art of brewing beer.

Assistant Professor of English Shaina Jones in the Department of English has been recognized as an extraordinary young poet by The Poetry Foundation.

Alex Roberts ’27 was chosen to participate in the 2026 St. Jude Graduate School National Symposium for Predoctoral Research on Oct. 15-17.

Professor Joel Karty triumphed in a local eating competition hosted by Joey Chestnut, who has earned global fame for his repeated achievements in the international Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

An awards ceremony on Oct. 9 hosted by Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, recognized the professional achievements of three distinguished university graduates and past deans of the college.

Kelly, dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of sociology, writes about how listening tours for new campus presidents, provosts and deans are beneficial and not just a ritual.

The advancement and finance professional joins Elon University from Seton Hall University, where he served as the director of development for the College of Human Development, Culture and Media.

The American Association of Teachers of German has designated the university’s German Studies program a Center of Excellence.

The Department of Political Science and Public Policy hosted an event on the Declaration of Independence and the rhetoric it has provided for the past 250 years.