Cultural Programs

Kerrii Anderson, chief executive officer and president of Wendy’s International, Inc., and a 1979 Elon alumna, will deliver the commencement address at Elon University at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, Under the Oaks in front of West Residence Hall. Details...

Dennis Ross, who played an integral role in shaping American involvement in successful Middle East peace talks during the 1990s, will deliver the second annual James P. Elder Lecture at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 11 in Whitley Auditorium. He will also hold a question-and-answer session with students in Whitley at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday. Details...

International pianist Jon Nakamatsu will be in concert at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 29 in Whitley Auditorium. The concert is part of The Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series, sponsored by the Times-News and Elon University. Details...

Legendary newsman Edward R. Murrow turned radio into a news medium during World War II and brought hard-hitting news to television during its infancy, Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Edwards said during a lecture Tuesday, March 6 in McCrary Theatre. Details...