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Elon listed in annual rankings of Peace Corps volunteers

January 16, 2007

Elon University is listed in the 2007 Peace Corps Top Colleges and Universities ranking of alumni who are currently serving as volunteers with the organization. Elon has 15 alumni currently serving around the world as Peace Corps volunteers, which ranks the university 24th in the small colleges and universities category. Details...

Powell delivers King Commemorative Address

January 11, 2007

Kevin Powell, an activist and journalist who speaks out for racial equality, delivered Elon’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative address Wednesday, Jan. 10 in Whitley Auditorium on campus. Details...

Doctor of Physical Therapy program enrolls class of 2009

January 5, 2007

On Tuesday, Jan. 2, thirty-eight students enrolled in the DPT program in the department of physical therapy education. This marks Elon’s fifth class of DPT students and represents its most selective and one of its brightest.  Read on for details about this year’s class...

Elon group supports Raleigh girl’s Christmas dream

December 29, 2006

President Leo Lambert led a group from Elon to talk with a once-homeless girl in Raleigh about her dream of getting a college education. Anneka Hooper's wish has received attention from People magazine, USA Today and CBS News. Details…

Winter Term to focus on service, leadership in global society

December 28, 2006

A special group of Winter Term 2007 courses will be connected to the common theme of “Making a Difference: Service and Leadership in a Global Society.” Study abroad opportunities will take students to diverse places such as the Pacific Rim, Peru, Greece and Australia. Details...

Gift provides start-up funding for Elon Academy

December 28, 2006

A gift by Douglas G. and Edna Truitt Noiles of New Canaan, Conn., will provide start-up funding for the Elon Academy, an enrichment program at Elon University for academically talented students in the Alamance-Burlington school system who may not be considering attending college. Details...