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Doctor of Physical Therapy students building exercise database to help adaptive athletes worldwide
June 17, 2020
Third-year Elon DPT candidates are working to create a database of strength and conditioning exercises specifically for athletes with physical limitations.
Connecting through conversation: School of Communications hosts film screening, forum to encourage community dialogue
June 12, 2020
Led by Communications Dean Rochelle Ford, the School of Communications held a June 11 screening of “Walking While Black” and a community discussion to connect law enforcement, Alamance County leaders and diverse communities through conversation.
Elon physician assistant Heather Ratcliffe battles COVID-19 pandemic in New York
June 9, 2020
Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Physician Assistant Heather Ratcliffe has returned to campus after spending 42 days treating COVID-19 patients in New York.
The Rev. Donna Vanhook ’07, health and social justice class at Elon partner to support elderly population
June 3, 2020
The local minister formed a community partnership with Elon’s Assistant Professor of Philosophy Lauren Guilmette and the Alamance Resiliency Coalition to provide resources to help the older populations of East Burlington during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NC Local News Workshop welcomes inaugural Intern Corps
June 1, 2020
Funded by the North Carolina Local News Lab Fund and housed in Elon’s School of Communications, the local news initiative will support four student journalists this summer as they cover the impact of COVID-19 and other important stories across North Carolina.
Six new fellows prepare for year of service with Alamance County organizations
May 22, 2020
During an online ceremony, these six new Elon alumni formalized their participation in service-year programs offered by Elon in partnership with local organizations. Six fellows who have completed their year of service were also recognized.
Interactive Media master’s program hosts first virtual capstone exhibition
May 20, 2020
The annual event held on May 19 – the evening before the iMedia Commencement ceremony – provided 30 graduate students an opportunity to publicly present their thesis projects, illustrating the culmination of knowledge they obtained during the 10-month program.
Elon University, N.C. Local News Lab Fund launch local news initiative
May 15, 2020
The North Carolina Local News Workshop, housed at Elon’s School of Communications, will champion new approaches to providing reliable, high-quality journalism and information for NC residents and offer a base of support for organizations and individuals working to reinvent and sustain local news.
Elon Volunteers! shows heart for service even during pandemic
May 15, 2020
The student-led service organization has successfully filled dozens of leadership positions despite being forced to transition to a virtual hiring process in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students volunteer more than 300 hours teaching financial literacy to elementary school students
May 13, 2020
Martha and Spencer Love School of Business students partnered with Junior Achievement USA to offer lessons at E.M. Holt Elementary School.