Elon Charlotte

Students in the third fall cohort of the Study USA Charlotte program had a dynamic and eye-opening semester in the Queen City

Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte have signed a formal agreement to merge. Now the institutions will begin seeking all required regulatory approvals to complete the merger, a process that can take several years to finalize.

President Connie Book of Elon University and Acting President Jesse Cureton of Queens University of Charlotte hosted lunch for residents of the city’s Myers Park neighborhood, followed later with Book leading a town hall for Elon alumni who call Charlotte their home.

Six fall Study USA Charlotte students were awarded funds for the Elon University Queen City Internship Grant.

From national conference presentations to industry-driven research projects, students in Elon’s Sports Media Lab are gaining hands-on experience with major sport organizations.

Learn more about the efforts of the two administrative leaders who are researching the physical campus and technology infrastructure that will shape the future of Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte as they prepare for the intended merger. 

Learn more about the work of the two campus leaders who are researching the respective approaches to finance and administration at Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte in the lead-up to a merger between the two institutions. 

Elon University’s Summer Business Institute is a 10-week Charlotte-based program that allows students to earn a Business Administration minor through AI-integrated coursework and professional experiences, with applications open now and an Early Decision deadline of December 15.

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.

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