News

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NEWS 12/7/22 6:30pm

Three finalists for dean of Elon University’s School of Health Sciences visit, present on campus

By Avery Sloan and Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is searching for its next dean of the School of Health Sciences, where Stephen Folger is serving as interim dean. Three finalists for the position visited and spoke on campus Nov. 28, Nov. 29 and Dec. 7.  

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NEWS 12/6/22 10:26am

Elon University professor, students weigh in on Twitter buyout

By Nicholas Paciariello and Michael Hefner

Chris Harris, chair of Elon University's Department of Finance said the purchase of Twitter Elon Musk could start a trend of privatized social media companies. 

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NEWS 12/5/22 8:32pm

Newly reelected Alamance County Commissioners sworn in

By Avery Sloan

Commissioners Steve Carter and Craig Turner were sworn in during the Dec. 5 Alamance County Commissioners board meeting after being reelected during the midterm elections. 

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NEWS 12/5/22 8:11pm

Three sworn into Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education

By Erin Hroncich

Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education swore in three new members at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in a ceremony. 

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NEWS 12/2/22 11:55am

Human Donor Memorial: Elon University’s silent teachers speak louder than ever

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University’s former Dean of Admissions Susan Klopman served at Elon for 27 years and got the idea to sign up for Elon’s Anatomical Gift Program as an anatomical donor in the produce section of Harris Teeter — making her the first person to sign up. 

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NEWS 12/1/22 10:38pm

SPARKS, Elon University community commemorate World AIDS Day through music

By Miranda Ferrante

Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been recognized annually on Dec. 1 as a way to unite people globally in the fight against HIV and AIDS, while commemorating the lives of those who have died of the disease. 

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NEWS 12/1/22 3:45pm

Burlington Police Department investigates false report of active shooter at Williams High School

By Miranda Ferrante

The Burlington Police Department received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. that said there was an active shooter inside Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, according to public information officer Emily-Lynn Adkins. The 911 call has since been deemed a false report and the department is investigating. 

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NEWS 12/1/22 2:49pm

Former Elon University admissions staff member dies unexpectedly

By Kyra O'Connor

Meredith Smith, former Elon University admissions staff member, died unexpectedly on Nov. 27 at 35 years old. Smith started her work in admissions as an undergraduate student and worked with the university for over 18 years.  

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NEWS 11/29/22 11:22pm

Elon University students, community members attend Lights and Luminaries Festival

By Anne Thyfault

The Festival of Lights and Luminaries once again brought together the Elon University campus and surrounding community in celebration of different cultures, religions and traditions. 

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NEWS 11/29/22 5:49pm

Elon University’s fall 2022 Human Donor Memorial honors silent teachers

By Ryan Kupperman

The fall 2022 Human Donor Memorial will be held Thursday, Dec. 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in McCoy Commons.

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NEWS 11/28/22 9:14am

Elon University to host Festival of Lights and Luminaries

By Anne Thyfault

Elon University’s campus will shine bright with lights Tuesday for its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. The campus tradition, held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is a space where students and community members can learn about the diverse religions, cultures and traditions represented on Elon’s campus.

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NEWS 11/18/22 9:00am

Elon University partners its healthcare and communication systems with HealthEU, TimelyCare

By Caroline Beinfang , Sarah T. Moore and Ryan Kupperman

Elon’s partnership with TimelyCare comes in tandem with the launch of the HealthEU initiative — an integrated brand and hub of resources that looks at how to best help students, faculty and staff with their mental health, medical care and wellness needs.

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NEWS 11/17/22 4:03pm

NC ABC Commission fines Paulie’s Pub and Grill over March 2021 incident

By Miranda Ferrante

Paulie’s Pub and Grill was fined $5,000 for serving alcohol to four underage people in March 2021, according to a November 2022 violation report from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

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NEWS 11/14/22 6:28pm

Elon University alumnus named assistant dean for development, alumni relations at Elon Law

By Miranda Ferrante

Scott Leighty ‘09 has had a number of titles at Elon University. From student to senior engagement officer — and most recently, assistant director of annual giving — Leighty is now joining Elon University School of Law in Greensboro as the assistant dean for development and alumni relations. 

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NEWS 11/14/22 5:05pm

Elon University campus police achieves reaccreditation

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University Campus Safety and Police has earned reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. The department was first accredited by the association in 2018.

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NEWS 11/11/22 7:00am

Elon University veterans reflect on time served

By Margaret Faust

Each Veterans Day, University Registrar Rodney Parks reflects on his days as a medic in the U.S. Navy when he was stationed in Egypt. This year, Parks said he will be thinking about that time while working on Veterans Day on Nov. 11. 

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NEWS 11/10/22 4:53pm

Elon University buys properties on East Haggard Avenue

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University purchased three properties on East Haggard Avenue early last month, totaling $2, 675,000, according to Alamance County Tax Administration records. 

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NEWS 11/10/22 2:14pm

Experts, young adults reflect on pursuing a GED

By Kyra O'Connor

Students in North Carolina can drop out of high school at age 16, when most students are in 10th grade. In the 2020-21 academic school year, nearly two students in every 100 dropped out of school — a 27.1% increase from 2019-20, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Male students accounted for 63.3% of all dropouts. 

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NEWS 11/9/22 9:18am

Alamance County midterm elections bring red wave

By Avery Sloan

In the Nov. 8 midterm elections, across all partisan races, Republicans won every race on the Alamance County ballot, apart from the statewide race for United States House of Representatives District 4.

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NEWS 11/9/22 8:00am

As Supreme Court reconsiders importance of affirmative action, Elon University students worry for future of equal opportunities

By Hope Valenti

Checking the box labeled “African American” on her college applications was a proud moment for Uwera Izabayo – one where she was able to own her identity. She said she knew it would be a glaring part of the document, having a significant impact on the decision of the board. Now a sophomore at Elon, Izabayo considers herself lucky that she applied to colleges when she did. 

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