Perhaps no other man captures the spirit of the university better than President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley '46, who was honored at Elon's 2010 Founders Day celebrations. Danieley not only made his career at the institution and served as its sixth president but also doubles as a walking encyclopedia of all things Elon.
Here’s one more never-aired look at “Dr. D’s” reflections on the time he spent crafting an institution that feels his presence every day. Danieley spent time with Eric Townsend in the Office of University Relations in February to offer his thoughts on Elon’s past, present and future.