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NC Campus Compact recognizes The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Alamance County for partnership with Elon
February 16, 2021
The award recognizes the partnership between the club and Elon, which stretches back at least three decades and has expanded and evolved to include volunteerism, academic service-learning courses, internship and practicum placements, research, fundraising and advocacy.
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales to deliver 2021 Baird Lecture on April 8
February 15, 2021
The Baird Lecture is just one of the many cultural events planned by Elon for students, faculty, staff and the community this spring. Full details are available on the university’s Spring Cultural Calendar.
Valarie Kaur to deliver Elon’s Baccalaureate 2021 address
February 12, 2021
Kaur is a civil rights activist, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, interfaith leader and author whose new venture, the Revolutionary Love Project, champions the ethic of love.
Elon Poll finds support for legalizing marijuana in N.C. for medical, recreational uses
February 11, 2021
Among the findings from the survey conducted Jan. 29-31 is that nearly two-thirds of N.C. residents support reducing penalties for marijuana possession and believe it would help the state’s economy.
Elon Poll finds North Carolina residents increasingly favor getting COVID-19 vaccine
February 9, 2021
However, the survey of nearly 1,500 residents conducted Jan. 29-31 found many of those eligible to receive the vaccine have had trouble getting an appointment, and only 37 percent approve of how the state has handled vaccine distribution.
Sixteen Elon scholars named semifinalists for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
February 9, 2021
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 1,900 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.
Broadway star Daniel J. Watts ’04 to deliver Elon’s 2021 undergraduate commencement address
February 5, 2021
Watts is Elon’s first alum to be nominated for a Tony Award, receiving praise for his breakout performance as Ike Turner in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.”
Elon Poll finds North Carolinians divided on Trump’s responsibility for U.S. Capitol violence
February 5, 2021
The most recent survey by the Elon University Poll found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s residents believe the former president is very or somewhat responsible for the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Haya Ajjan named associate dean for Love School of Business
February 1, 2021
The Gordon Professor in Entrepreneurship join’s the Love School of Business’ leadership team beginning Feb. 1.
Elon to celebrate Black History Month with programs throughout February
February 1, 2021
A series of events coordinated by the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education will celebrate Black History Month at Elon.