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Former Greensboro mayor and Bryan Foundation president and CEO Jim Melvin was an early visionary supporter of the School of Law, establishing the downtown Greensboro campus in support of “a law school with a difference.” He died Aug. 10, 2025, at the age of 91.

The 182 students in Elon University School of Law’s largest-ever class represent 31 states, 90 undergraduate institutions and hold a variety of experiences in the law and service.

Public opinion is divided on athlete compensation, employment and the governance of college sports, though Americans are unified in support of academic standards and the importance of college athletics opportunities in all sports.

The popular college guide’s “Best Law Schools for 2025” includes Elon Law and student praise for its innovative, skills-based curriculum and exceptional faculty and staff.

The Princeton Review selected Elon University’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business for its 2025 list of Best On Campus MBA Programs, a recognition of academic quality, personalized learning environment and career support.

The university is again featured in an annual guide that showcases colleges that offer an outstanding education with robust career preparation resources for a relatively affordable investment.

One of the entertainment industry’s oldest and most influential publications included Elon University in a ranking that also featured Julliard, Yale, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, among other top schools for the performing arts.

The graduate of the Accelerated 3+1 Dual-Degree Program in Business Analytics in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business serves as a division business analyst at Lennar in Raleigh, N.C., and aspires to attend medical school.

Elon University has released its President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the 2025 spring semester.

The former Youth Trustee and current member of the President’s Round Table is a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist whose long-standing support for his alma mater, including the establishment of an endowed scholarship and gifts to student-focused initiatives, earned him the Distinguished Service to Elon Award in 2009.