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Elon’s newest students will arrive for Move-In Day on Friday, Aug. 20. Here’s what they have to look forward to, along with resources to help ensure a smooth transition into life and learning at Elon.

The largest incoming class in the history of Elon University’s law school in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, has pushed total enrollment to record levels with new students representing 22 states and 84 undergraduate alma maters.

The James P. Elder Lecture series was first endowed by former students of the popular professor and mentor who has now ensured that the series named for him will endure for future generations.

With more than 20 years of experience in both industry and higher education, Buffington was selected following a national search.

Anderson, who joined Elon in 1998 as the head of the Office of University Relations, will transition into a new role as special assistant to the president and will focus on communications related to the Boldly Elon strategic plan and other special assignments.

All 17 Elon Phoenix teams were represented on the honor roll, which includes student-athletes who achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average during the semester or a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

The largest endowment gift in Elon’s history will name the university’s School of Education in honor of Vice President Emerita Jo Watts Williams ’55.

Among those visiting Elon will be soccer star Carli Lloyd, actor BD Wong, astronaut and engineer Leland Melvin, and Elon President Emeritus Leo M. Lambert and Assistant Provost Peter Felten.

Assistant Professor Tiffany Atkins L’11 received the Outstanding Service Award from the Association of Legal Writing Directors for her work co-chairing the group’s Biennial Leadership Academy Subcommittee.

The new edition of the popular college guide highlights Elon's commitment to engaged learning and its strong community.