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NEWS 11/5/21 12:43pm

Florence study abroad program sees increased enrollment

By Claudia Risner

According to Bill Burress, director of study abroad at Elon University, programs like Florence, Italy have seen an increase in enrollment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a normal semester, Burress said programs are limited to no more than 80 students, but this year, that’s changed.  

NEWS 11/4/21 4:48pm

Organizations assist Latinx, Hispanic families with pandemic difficulties

By Graysen Shirley

Eniris Riddick, the interim executive director of FaithAction International House, was working in her office last week when she received a phone call from a construction worker saying he was unable to work because of COVID-19. The construction worker was distraught and needed help — he and his family were in jeopardy of being evicted from their home. 

NEWS 10/28/21 3:51pm

Town of Elon extends water bill deadline

By Graysen Shirley

All residents in the town of Elon have until the end of this month to pay their water bills. Residents that have not paid their bills by Nov. 3 will be disconnected from access to water, according to Town Manager Richard Roedner.  

NEWS 10/25/21 1:15pm

Childcare difficulties push Elon University professors to seek university assistance

By Avery Sloan

Childcare in the town of Elon is a challenge for communications professor Kathleen Stansberry, and has been a consistent struggle since Elon University shut down in March 2020, the same time her three kids were also sent home from Elon Elementary.  But even after the return to in-person learning, this experience has only continued for Stansberry, and other faculty members are facing it too.  

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NEWS 01/10/2025 9:30pm
‘King: A Life’ author shares Martin Luther King Jr.’s untold story with Elon University

Jonathan Eig has spent seven years traveling the country to record stories of Martin Luther King Jr. At the beginning of the lecture, Eig reminded the audience who King was to the world. He then posed the question, “Does anyone know about Mike?” This simple question led to Eig’s seven-year research project on King.   Elon University marked its 39th annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in McCrary Theatre, filled with students and guests eager to honor the civil rights hero. 

NEWS 01/10/2025 4:29pm
Elon University classes end early Jan. 10 due to snow

Afternoon class ended early and certain campus offices closed at 3 p.m. Jan. 10 due to a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service, according to an email from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley.  Some campus facilities such as the Moseley Center, Student Health Services and Campus Recreation facilities will still be open throughout the evening and weekends. However some scheduling changes have been altered. The women’s basketball game against Hampton will be moved earlier to 5 p.m.. Dining halls and dining retail locations have also altered their hours which students can check on the Elon Dining website. Belk Library will also close early at 4 p.m. and will open tomorrow at 11 a.m.

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