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NEWS 1/31/25 9:45am

Elon Information Technology Services faces system-wide outage

By Elon News Network

All services have been returned to normal. An E-Alert was sent out at 10:59 a.m. stating that services are being gradually restored. The message thanked the Elon community for their patience and assured that facilities management and IT worked diligently to ensure full restoration. The disruption was caused by issues in the heating system of a campus technology building. Those still experiencing connectivity issues can call the IT service desk at (336)-278-5200. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/29/25 10:17pm

Photo gallery: Elon sorority bid day 2025

By Elon News Network

Loy Center was filled with enthusiasm as potential new sorority members "ran home" for bid day on Jan. 29. Bid day is the final day of Panhellenic recruitment when potential new members, or PNMs, are formerly invited to join a specific sorority chapter. Panhellenic recruitment started on Sunday, Jan. 26 when PNMs visited each sorority individually, and ended with bid day on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

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NEWS 1/22/25 8:10am

Elon University delays opening until noon due to unsafe roads

By Elon News Network

An email sent earlier this morning by Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley informed Elon students that the university would be delaying its opening until noon. Last night, around half an inch of snow fell onto Elon’s campus and due to the cold temperatures, the snow stuck to roads, making it unsafe for drivers. According to Dooley, facilities management crews have been working since last night to clear roads and pathways from snow. Due to this delay, morning classes will start at noon and end at 2 p.m. and afternoon classes will start at 2:30 and end at 4:30 p.m. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/15/25 7:59am

Best Of 2025

By Elon News Network

Based on surveys of students, faculty, staff, and local residents, Best Of 2025 highlights the best food, local businesses, sports and more in the area, providing a curated guide to community favorites.

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NEWS 1/10/25 4:29pm

Elon University classes end early Jan. 10 due to snow

By Elon News Network

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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NEWS 11/5/24 7:27am

LIVE BLOG: 2024 general elections in Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina

By Elon News Network

Polls closed at 7:30 p.m. In addition to North Carolina's gubernatorial race, Elon News Network will be providing live updates for every election in North Carolina and Alamance County. With 0 out of 39 precincts counted at 7:30 p.m., ENN has already made projections for the winners of uncontested races. Reporters are also reporting live from Raleigh, where both Attorney General Josh Stein and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson are hosting watch parties for the state's governor race. ENN will also be reporting from the Alamance County's Democratic Watch Party and Alamance County's Republican Headquarters.

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NEWS 11/5/24 7:27am

Election Day 2024: morning of general elections in Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina

By Elon News Network

Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. today for one of the most historic general elections in U.S. history. If elected, former President Donald Trump would be the second president in history to win his bid after losing a first attempt at reelection — and will have done so after being the first former president to be convicted of a crime. If Vice President Kamala Harris is elected, she will be the first woman to serve as president of the U.S. North Carolina also plays a pivotal role in this election as one of seven crucial battleground states.

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NEWS 10/29/24 11:04am

ENN Election Center

By Elon News Network

Follow Elon News Network’s comprehensive election dashboard for voting resources, candidate profiles and campaign coverage pertaining to the 2024 election cycle. Our latest coverage includes the Elon Poll’s most recent findings, former President Donald Trump’s most recent visit to Greensboro on Oct. 22, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein’s meeting with the Alamance County Democratic Party and Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz’ most recent stop in Durham on Oct. 17. Trump, Walz and Presidential candidate Kamala Harris are all scheduled to campaign across North Carolina on Oct. 30.

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NEWS 9/27/24 1:16pm

Photo gallery: Rain sweeps Elon to kick off Family Weekend 2024

By Elon News Network

The start of Elon University’s 2024 Family Weekend was met with heavy rains the morning of Sept. 27 as Hurricane Helene continues to send gusts of wind as high as 33 mph — with chances of thunderstorms hitting the Elon area after 2 p.m., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A wind advisory and flood watch are in effect until 6 p.m. Elon’s Director of Facilities Management declined to comment on the university’s plans in the event of power outages or flooding. The Town of Elon’s Director of Public Works did not respond to Elon News Network’s immediate request for comment.

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NEWS 9/25/24 8:46am

2024 Family Weekend events calendar

By Elon News Network

Elon University is hosting its annual Family Weekend celebrations from Sept. 27 to 29, bringing parents and siblings to campus to reunite with their students. Elon departments and organizations such as Parent Engagement and Student Union Board are involved in planning for this year. SUB Vice President of Events and junior Josh Tobin declined Elon News Network's request for interview, but sent a statement to Elon News Network stating SUB is approaching family weekend event planning differently this year. Here is a comprehensive calendar of all family weekend events.

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NEWS 9/18/24 8:07am

2024 Hispanic Heritage Month events calendar

By Elon News Network

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year. El Centro — Elon University’s educational and cultural hub for engagement, collaboration, advocacy and more within the Latinx / Hispanic community — hosts a month-long celebration for the community to explore and engage with Latinx and Hispanic cultures. This time period marks the independence anniversaries of several Latin American nations, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Additionally, Mexico and Chile commemorate their independence on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18.

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NEWS 9/7/24 6:20pm

Photo gallery: scenes from the weekend at Elon

By Elon News Network

The Elon Community came together in multiple ways on Friday, with the Town of Elon hosting its 2024 Social District Block Party. On Sept. 6, members of the university and town came together from 6 to 9 p.m. for live music, food and vendors, an inflatable obstacle course, face painting and more. Later that evening, the Student Union Board hosted its annual carnival, where students enjoyed similar festivities of games, food and more.

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NEWS 6/3/24 8:18pm

New Dunkin Donuts under construction 7 minutes away from Elon University

By Elon News Network

Construction is underway for a new Dunkin Donuts on the 3000 block of South Church St. — which is just under three miles away from campus and roughly a seven-minute drive. The site plan for the construction was approved Feb. 29. The permit did not list expected completion or opening dates. According to the permit, the space will be 1,600 square feet. 

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NEWS 5/31/24 1:49pm

Elon University, on-campus summer schedule

By Elon News Network

Elon University changes its services and operations for the summer season, including for counseling and health services, Belk Library and the Moseley Center. Other than TimelyCare virtual care, all Elon operations will be closed for Independence Day on July 4 and 5. Starting Tuesday, May 28 through Saturday, August 17, the Moseley Center will be open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The building will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer. Mail Services is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on weekends.

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NEWS 5/23/24 7:34pm

Photo Gallery: Class of 2024 school receptions

By Elon News Network

Elon University hosted receptions across campus on May 23 for class of 2024 graduates and their guests as an opportunity for friends and family to spend time with faculty and staff within their schools of education. Receptions were held for the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education at LaRose Student Commons; the Elon College, College of Arts and Sciences at Lindner Patio; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business at the Chandler Fountain; and the School of Communications in the Snow Family Atrium.

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NEWS 5/9/24 10:16am

Guide to Elon University commencement, senior activities for class of 2024

By Elon News Network

A comprehensive and interactive calendar for Elon University's class of 2024 graduation and commencement events. The bulk of events occur from Tuesday, May 21 to Friday, May 24. All graduates confirmed to participate in the 134th Commencement on May 24 in Schar Center must reserve guest tickets to their diploma ceremony. With the anticipated number of graduates in each diploma ceremony, the maximum number of guest tickets is five. Parking lots will open at 7:15 a.m. for Commencement guest parking. Guests are asked to park at Schar Center only for the ceremony they are attending.

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NEWS 4/24/24 11:35am

Elon announces 2024 Lumen Scholar winners

By Elon News Network

The Lumen Advisory Committee has announced Elon University’s 2024 Lumen Scholar winners. Lumen Prize winners are granted $20,000 to support their mentored research and creative projects over the next two years. “The competitive level was extraordinary this year and these winners deserve admiration for the creativity, thoroughness, and potential impact their proposals represent,” Mike Carigan, director of the Lumen Prize, wrote. There are 15 prize winners for the 2024 Lumen Scholarship.

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NEWS 4/24/24 8:12am

Elon Earth Week 2024 events calendar

By Elon News Network

For earth week, the office of sustainability gets a lot of attention for its events. But, Elon’s office of sustainability plans events throughout the year in collaboration with other student organizations, Kelly Harer, associate director of sustainability for education and outreach, said. The goal of collaborative events is to help make sustainability accessible across campus, Harer said. This year, earth week takes place April 21 to April 27. In addition to events it hosts throughout the year, Elon University is hosting a variety of environment-themed events for the university and town communities.

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NEWS 4/22/24 6:23pm

Elon University collaborates on large-scale solar facility

By Elon News Network

Elon announced on April 22 that it will be collaborating with eight other universities and colleges to create a large-scale solar facility supported by a Power Purchase Agreement. The project will be located in Robards, Kentucky and will power roughly 24,000 homes each year. The site is set for construction in early 2025. Elon joined the project, which has been deemed “Sebree Solar Project II”, in hopes of reaching its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2037. This goal is just one of many parts under Elon’s Sustainability Master Plan 2025.

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NEWS 4/1/24 5:35pm

Elon University Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Calendar

By Elon News Network

April 1 marks the beginning of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Elon’s Center for Race Ethnicity Diversity Education has prepared several events to educate students. This year’s theme is “Identities in bloom, Identities take root” which is meant to spread awareness on API students building communities and forging their own path on Elon’s campus. Other organizations such as the Asian-Pacific Student Association, Chinese Club and Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. are also hosting events. The kickoff event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at Medallion Plaza.

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