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Elon freshman uses graduation gifts to help sick children
August 28, 2009
Andi Cochran wanted to spend her final months before college investing in a worthwhile project, so when the incoming Elon University freshman used her high school graduation money to buy toys for patients at Duke Children’s Hospital, she knew her actions represented more than a gift – they were a “thank you” to an institution that touched her own life.
New student convocation includes LIVE streaming video
August 27, 2009
Elon benefactors support new athletics field house project
August 26, 2009
Faculty and students kick off SURF 2009
August 26, 2009
Work by Elon University students and professors took center stage Tuesday morning in the opening hours of SURF 2009. More than 30 faculty members presented research in the second annual "Celebration of Faculty Scholarship," which segued into a special College Coffee in the Koury Business Center for dozens of students to share their research findings in a poster session that packed the building's concourse.
Elon expands Zipcar fleet
August 25, 2009
Elon’s Zipcar fleet is expanding to three vehicles this fall with the addition of a Honda Civic to provide more availability to more than 350 people who take part in the program.
Planning Week kicks off with sessions on Elon’s next strategic plan
August 24, 2009
Elon University President Leo M. Lambert used his annual “State of the University” address on Monday to share details of the university’s draft strategic plan that was developed over the summer. Lambert said that many in the Elon community believe that the university has “a special destiny” to make important contributions to the landscape of American higher education.
Elon earns top national honors in annual US News & World Report rankings
August 20, 2009
Elon University continues its position of national prominence in the 2010 “America’s Best Colleges” rankings released Aug. 20 by US News & World Report. Again this year, Elon is named by the magazine as the top “up-and-coming” university in the nation on a list of 77 schools that are “leading the pack in improvements and innovative changes.” And in a new US News ranking, Elon is ranked among the nation’s top schools for its strong faculty commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Special message to students regarding H1N1 flu
August 18, 2009
As Elon prepares for the opening of the 2009-10 academic year, students are asked to read this message in preparation for a potential outbreak of the H1N1 flu on campus.
New fall BioBus schedule includes new depots
August 17, 2009
The Elon BioBus schedule includes several new changes designed to improve safety and relieve traffic and pedestrian congestion. Read this note for details.
Special message to parents regarding H1N1 flu virus
August 17, 2009
As Elon prepares for the opening of the 2009-10 academic year, Smith Jackson, vice president for student life and dean of students, has prepared a special communication regarding steps the campus community is taking to deal with a possible outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus.