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Special Evening for Elon event marks launch of Elon LEADS Campaign in New York

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Alumni, parents and supporters of the university gathered in David Geffen Hall in the Lincoln Center in Manhattan on Thursday, Sept. 5, to learn more about Elon’s historic fundraising effort.

Rochelle Ford appears on PRWeek podcast

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The School of Communications dean spoke with PRWeek’s Steven Barrett and Frank Washkuch on Sept. 5 about educating and training future public relations professionals for today’s industry.

Wall Street Journal report on 'toxic online world' includes insights from Megan Squire

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A professor of computer science, Squire offered insight into how violent extremists are shifting to new platforms as efforts to crack down on their activities ramp up.

International students build new bonds with Elon, fellow students during orientation

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This year, Elon welcomed to campus 38 new international students from 21 countries.

Elon earns #16 national ranking in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education 2020 college rankings

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Elon earns top scores for student engagement and student interactions with faculty and staff.

Honors Fellows research takes Taylor Garner '20 to the West Bank

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Garner spend two months during the past summer conducting field research that included interviewing more than 20 women about their memories of political violence.

#ElonTBT: Elon football team wins back-to-back national titles

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In this edition of #ElonTBT, we look back to the 1980s when Elon football gained national recognition.

Tickets available for Fall Convocation featuring Nikki Haley

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Haley, the former governor of South Carolina who served nearly two years as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is the first speaker in Elon University's 2019-20 Speaker Series.

U.S. Senate confirms Elon Law graduate to federal position

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Ashley Jay Elizabeth Poling L'13 was sworn in last month as a commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission, an independent agency that provides regulatory oversight over the United States Postal Service.

Registration for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2019 now open

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Alumni returning to campus Nov. 1–3 can start registering for this year's Homecoming & Reunion Weekend festivities beginning Sept. 3.

Elon honors Steven House, welcomes Aswani Volety at special College Coffee

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The weekly gathering on Phi Beta Kappa Commons offered the campus community an opportunity to thank House for his 10 years as provost and welcome Volety into the role

What I learned in my first year at Elon: Grace Carter '20

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Grace Carter '20, a Numen Lumen Scholar, offers incoming first-year students advice about beginning their journeys at Elon.

Fall Student Organization Fair draws hundreds looking for opportunities to be involved

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Young Commons was filled on Thursday by representatives of a wide variety of student organizations to showcase their groups to new Elon students.

Lifesaving decision: Alumnus meets woman who received bone marrow donation

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On Wednesday, Jerome Lewis '10 met 22-year-old Jada Lucas, who received his lifesaving bone marrow in 2017.

Work of Periclean Scholars promotes tourism, fishing industry in Sri Lankan communities

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Periclean Scholars from the Class of 2019 visited the country three times during three years and conducted extensive research to support an impactful project designed to economically empower local residents. As part of their work, they raised money to help provide residents with fishing equipment that was delivered this month.

Elon Dining showcases local connections at Welcome Back Celebration

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Elon Dining and campus dining provider Harvest Table Culinary Group hosted the Welcome Back Celebration to showcase the local vendors, meal plans and resources Elon Dining has to offer.

Register now for the Elon Law Review's 2019 symposium - Sept. 27

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"A Symposium to Assess Judicial Independence in 2019" will feature contributions from some of the nation's top legal scholars and political observers visiting Elon Law in downtown Greensboro.

In Brookings piece, Squire argues for expertise, transparency in addressing online extremism

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A new article by Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire critiques recent attempts by social media platforms and legislators to address violent extremism online.

Elon celebrates first day of classes at semester's first College Coffee

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Elon students, faculty and staff came together to continue a special tradition, College Coffee, on the first day of classes for the 2019-20 academic year.

#ElonTBT: The Era of First-Year Beanies

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In this edition of the #ElonTBT series, we take a look at an old tradition on campus meant to promote school spirit and highlight the first-year students of Elon's past.

Join President Book for Phoenix Walk Tuesdays

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Meet President Connie Ledoux Book at 7 a.m. each Tuesday for a two-mile fitness walk around campus. The first walk is Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Class of 2023 begins Elon journey with New Student Convocation

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More than 1,700 new Elon students celebrated the formal start of their academic year surrounded by friends and family members Under the Oaks.

Class of 2023 arrives to a warm Elon welcome

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The roughly 1,675 members of the Class of 2023 were met by hundreds from the Elon University community to help them settle into their new homes and begin their academic careers at the university.

Planning Week presentations showcase faculty research

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Planning Week marks the start of the academic year and provides an opportunity for faculty receiving funding from the Faculty Research and Development Committee to present their work.

Elon College recognizes 2019 Faculty Excellence Award winners

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Five faculty members were honored on Monday, Aug. 19, for their excellent work in Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences.

Naeemah Clark appears on ABC’s ‘The Debrief’ to discuss fake news and older generations

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The professor of cinema and television arts offered her insights during an online segment that looked at how to have conversations with your family about understanding what is and is not fake news.

Elon senior, alumnus delve into disaster as part of News21 reporting investigation

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Senior Anton Delgado and Elon graduate Alex Simon ’17, an Arizona State master’s student, joined 35 student journalists from across the country to examine how the federal government has responded to natural disasters ranging from hurricanes to wildfires.

President Connie Ledoux Book's preview of the Academic Year

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In her annual video message, Elon's president details highlights of the upcoming fall semester.

#ElonTBT: Move-In Day 1986

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As the Class of 2023 prepares to move to campus Friday, we are taking a look back at what Move-In Day was like for Elon students and their families in 1986.

Move-in day map shows the routes for new students to follow to campus

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A section of East Haggard Avenue that runs through campus will be closed for move-in traffic only from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. Read this note for a link to the Move-In Day map.