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Two awarded the Elon Medallion, the university’s highest honor

August 14, 2023

Elon President Connie Ledoux Book presented the medallion to a longtime member of the university's Board of Trustees and a retired staff member during an event marking the start of a new academic year. The university also recognized three named professorships during the event.

USA Today readers name alumni-led Biscuitville “best fast food breakfast,” “best regional fast food restaurant” in the nation

July 31, 2023

The Greensboro, North Carolina-based restaurant chain secures the top spot for offering "fast and tasty options" for breakfast and was No. 1 among regional fast food restaurants, according to USA Today readers. Elon Trustee, alumnus and parent Burney Jennings ’87 P’18 serves as executive chairman of the company and Kathie S. Niven '89 serves as its CEO.