Keren Rivas

Fifty-one Elon University students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and often considered the nation’s most prestigious honor society, during a dinner and ceremony on April 19. Douglas J. McAdam, a renowned civil rights scholar and Stanford University sociology professor, was the keynote speaker.

For Leigh-Anne Royster, coordinator for personal health programs and community well-being at Elon, there are no typical days at the office.

After a month-long search, CELEBRATE! organizers have unveiled a new logo for the weeklong celebration that highlights student achievements in academics and the arts.

When it comes to racial inequality, the problem is not being white but rather not understanding what it means to be white. That’s what writer and filmmaker Molly Secours told those attending Elon University’s Diversity Leadership Conference April 2 in Whitley Auditorium.

Sixteen students presented posters March 29 during the Department of Biology's Spring Internship Poster session.

A record 56 percent of Elon faculty and staff have participated in the 2010-2011 Faculty/Staff Campaign, making more than $270,000 in gifts and pledges to the university. As of March 22, 663 employees had made a gift this year to support students, faculty and facilities. In addition, for the second consecutive year, 100 percent of faculty and staff at Elon Law have made a gift to the university this year.

Rick Earl knows how to build a working microphone using just plastic cups and a little bit of wire. So when Earl, technical director for cultural and special programs, couldn’t find an affordable classic directional microphone, he decided to take matters into his own hands and build his own model.

About 300 middle and high school students are expected to come to Elon University Thursday, March 24 to participate in this year’s annual Envirothon competition.