Articles by Owen Covington
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Elon employees honored during 2024 Staff Appreciation Day
May 31, 2024
The staff members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the university at a May 31 awards program during the annual staff day celebration.
Students ‘burn bright’ at Donning of the Kente ceremony for Class of 2024
May 28, 2024
The annual ceremony highlights the achievements of graduating Elon students who recognize their African roots.
‘Dream big, keep going and sing out’: Elon celebrates Class of 2024 at 134th Commencement
May 24, 2024
More than 1,400 students across two ceremonies participated in Elon University's Commencement in Schar Center on Friday, May 24.
By the numbers: Elon’s undergraduate Class of 2024
May 23, 2024
A look at some interesting facts about Elon's Undergraduate Class of 2024, scheduled to graduate on Friday, May 24.
New fellows prepare for year of service with Alamance County organizations
May 23, 2024
Six members of the Class of 2024 participated in a signing ceremony on Wednesday to formalize their participation in the service-year program offered by Elon in partnership with local organizations. Six fellows who have completed their year of service were also recognized.
To Be First: First-generation students honored at stole ceremony
May 23, 2024
Forty members of the Class of 2024 who are first-generation college students received special stoles during the May 22 ceremony held in McKinnon Hall.
A time to reflect and shine: Class of 2024 gathers Under the Oaks for Numen Lumen: Senior Baccalaureate
May 22, 2024
As they prepare to receive their diplomas on Friday, May 24, Elon's graduating seniors came together for an evening of reflection and inspiration in the heart of Elon's campus.
The archival collection of the Rev. Bill Sharpe: Connecting the dots and creating a legacy
May 21, 2024
Jan Register, administrative assistant in the Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life, writes about the legacy of her father, who served as chaplain at Elon for a decade, and the work of Jasper Myers '24 to honor his work.
Elon mourns the loss of staff member Monte Markley
May 20, 2024
President Connie Ledoux Book shared with the university community about the unexpected loss of Monte Markley, a community service officer with Campus Safety and Police, on Saturday, May 18.
Walking Where They Walked: Matt Boyle ‘24 extends his grandparents’ legacy at Elon
May 20, 2024
Boyle is the grandson of Bob and Faye Smithwick, who met as new students at Elon in 1948, and will receive his Elon diploma on Friday, May 24.