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For the second consecutive year, the university has been recognized by Insight Into Academia, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for its commitment to academic excellence, belonging, and community building.

Elon University is welcoming a new class of students on Friday, Aug. 22. With the incoming students, Elon will now have representation from all 50 states.

The 2026 edition of "The Best 391 Colleges" ranks Elon University among the nation’s “Best-Run Colleges” while showcasing its career services, performing arts productions, residential facilities, dining options and intramural sports opportunities.

The popular college guide’s “Best Law Schools for 2025” includes Elon Law and student praise for its innovative, skills-based curriculum and exceptional faculty and staff.

The university is again featured in an annual guide that showcases colleges that offer an outstanding education with robust career preparation resources for a relatively affordable investment.

One of the entertainment industry’s oldest and most influential publications included Elon University in a ranking that also featured Julliard, Yale, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, among other top schools for the performing arts.

Held from June 24 to August 11 across more than 30 locations nationwide, Summer Welcome Events help incoming students and their families connect with each other and build early ties to the Elon community.

From behind-the-scenes excellence to cross-campus collaboration, this year’s honorees for Staff Appreciation Day reflect the spirit of commitment and care that defines the Elon experience.

Elon Law students met with judges on the North Carolina Court of Appeals and watched the court in session. The court heard oral arguments in two cases: one involving statutes around claims of professional malpractice, and another involving an injury sustained during a high school lacrosse game.

Nadia Mazza, a Flex 1 student, was recognized with the top prize for her poem about the shared experiences among the inaugural cohort’s first months in the Elon University School of Law Flex Program