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Elon University is the premier student-centered learning environment, preparing graduates to be the ethical leaders the world needs.
In-person meetings are canceled for undergrad and graduate classes at the Elon, Greensboro, and Charlotte campus locations on Monday, Feb. 2. Students should check with instructors for further information about alternative plans. More details here: https://bit.ly/4t6vl5M
February 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In February, Elon University recognizes the history and legacy of the Black community across campus. The CREDE, in collaboration with campus partners, will host a series of events to commemorate the month. Read more here: https://bit.ly/46kCc1E
February 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Hollywood is swimming with book-to-screen adaptations, but Rachel Taff ’14 decided to do the opposite, adapting a television pilot into her debut novel “Paper Cut.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/3LGtCn3
January 30, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Forecasters are calling for winter storms again this weekend and the university is preparing for it. University offices will close today at 3 p.m. Stay informed on any updates here: https://bit.ly/4t6vl5M
January 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
A chilly start to the Spring semester! Wishing our students a happy FDOC.
January 29, 2026 at 8:50 PM
With a degree in public health studies and political science, Abby Lee ’25 has always been civically minded. Now, as an Elon Year of Service Fellow, she’s continuing that civic engagement with Impact Alamance. Read more: https://bit.ly/4jKGOUs
January 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Academic honors for the 2025 fall semester are now online, with students and parents invited to download customized news releases to send to hometown newspapers. Download here: https://bit.ly/4a6F9W1
January 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Through a partnership between the City of Burlington and Gwacheon, South Korea, the Sister Cities Youth Immersion program brought 16 high school students from South Korea to Elon's campus for a game design course during Winter Term. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pMTtrc
January 26, 2026 at 8:54 PM
University offices will reopen tomorrow, Jan 27, at 10 a.m. Check here for more information: https://bit.ly/4qvSxc2
January 26, 2026 at 8:03 PM
University offices will be closed tomorrow and graduate and @ElonLaw classes will not be held in-person at the Elon, Greensboro, or Charlotte campus locations. More info here: https://bit.ly/49PQsk8
January 25, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Real-world learning at its best: Elon nursing students explored pediatric care in Puerto Rico and even met the Governor, all while on their Winter Term experience in Puerto Rico. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4qXH3hu
January 23, 2026 at 8:46 PM
For 3 1/2 years, Andrew Stevens Purdy '20 has performed in "The Book of Mormon" on Broadway, a surreal moment for the Elon alum who went from singing showtunes for his family as a kid to performing in sold-out theaters. Read how Elon helped him get there: https://bit.ly/4qiCdv5
January 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A new Winter Term HealthEU course is encouraging Elon students to step beyond campus and engage more deeply with the surrounding community, offering hands-on experiences across Alamance County that blend civic learning, volunteerism and local exploration. https://bit.ly/4qxFya0
January 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This week, the Elon community is invited to events ranging from service, learning, engaging and healing opportunities. Learn more about all the events here: https://bit.ly/45gJCCL
January 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Elon University psychology professor Bilal Ghandour is turning his clinical experience toward one of the most pressing issues facing families today: the effects of social media on teens’ mental health. Read what he says is important for parents to know: https://bit.ly/49mSvMi
January 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Elon University is mourning the loss of Dr. Bill Rippy ’43, an Elon alum and dedicated community member, who was a member of the Elon Board of Trustees and trustee emeritus for 37 years. Rippy passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 2 at age 103. https://bit.ly/49W7hLq
January 16, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Jasmine Walker ’25 grew up in Alamance County and now, through Elon’s Year of Service Fellows Program, she’s getting the opportunity to give back and learn from her community. Read her story here: https://bit.ly/3YsERSV
January 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Through a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship, Lilly Molina ’27 traveled to Costa Rica to investigate illegal hammerhead shark fishing and the enforcement gaps threatening the endangered species. Read about her experience here: https://bit.ly/3NBkhNK
January 15, 2026 at 6:11 PM
For the first time during Winter Term, Elon University is offering Health EU courses at no cost. The one credit courses will help students develop skills to aid in their wellness journey. Read more: https://bit.ly/3N5L98z
January 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
We are excited to announce that @ElonLaw has applied to the American Bar Association for approval to launch a full-time law program in Charlotte. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3LgCzDr
January 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Scholar and ethicist Kwame Anthony Appiah delivered the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address on Jan. 8, offering a look at the civil rights leader's life, examining "the ultimate moral truth about the man in the pulpit." More here: https://bit.ly/3NdmlLV
January 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Leaders of the Roberts Academy at Elon University will provide information about the new transitional school serving students with dyslexia in the next “Discovering Dyslexia” session on Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. in Johnston Hall.
More here: https://bit.ly/49jZ6s0
January 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Elon Athletics has announced a new partnership with WRAL-TV in Raleigh that will bring Phoenix basketball to local linear television for the first time! Check out when you can watch the Phoenix here: https://bit.ly/44yQs6g
January 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Congratulations to Elon alumna and Teach for Alamance Fellow Anna Sophia Steinki for being named Alamance Burlington School System's Beginning Teacher of the Year! https://bit.ly/4pfgPWa
January 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Happy FDOC to our Phoenix!
January 5, 2026 at 11:16 PM