History and Geography

Elon President Leo M. Lambert presented the medallion to five retired faculty and staff members for their meritorious service to the university during an event marking the start of a new academic year. The university also recognized four endowed professorships and two longtime professors were named Distinguished University Professors. 

Harel, a professor emeritus at Cleveland State University, inspires audience at Elon University.

The professor of history is a nationally-known scholar whose work on American Indian cultures and histories has been hailed for its breadth and for its attention to community voices.

Ralph Mueller ’83, Michael Capps ’99 and Carly Ledbetter ’13 were honored with the 2017 Elon College Distinguished Alumni Awards during an April 27 ceremony.

Elon joined theaters, universities and organizations across the country in participating in National Jewish Theater Foundation's 3rd Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Play Readings

As a part of Asian Pacific American Heritage month, a new art exhibit is debuting April 27 in Belk Pavilion featuring art selected by students during a winter term course in China.

As a part of Asian Pacific American Heritage month, a new art exhibit is debuting April 27 in Belk Pavilion featuring art selected by students during a winter term course in China.

Dan Rodgers, the Henry Charles Lea Professor of History Emeritus at Princeton University, will give a public lecture on Tuesday, March 28, and will also deliver remarks at the annual Phi Beta Kappa Induction ceremony. 

The three winners of the contest, endowed by the late Philip L. Carret, were celebrated at a March 7 banquet. 

On Sunday, March 5, Elon hosted students, faculty and staff from Elon and the community for the closing of the Tournées French Film Festival: Join the Résistance!