Elon University transitioned to Canvas at the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year. Photo illustration by Amelia Metz.
As professors and students at Elon University settle into a new semester, they’re also adjusting to a new learning management system. Elon is in its first year of using Canvas after switching from its previous platform, Moodle.
The Friends of the Alamance County Public Libraries’ biannual book sale is back with 50,000 books, CDs, DVDs and other items stocked at May Memorial Library in Burlington. The sale runs Sept. 12-20. Members of the organization can start shopping a day early on Sept. 11.
Elon University’s Student Government Association hosted a memorial event Sept. 10 to honor 9/11 victims. Around 1,000 American flags were placed across Young Commons by different organizations, such as Greek Life and athletic groups. These flags line the perimeters of the brick pathways that stretch the Young Commons field.
