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An Elon psychology major is driven to help the elderly strengthen their minds in part because of a close bond shared with her grandparents.

Still seeking the perfect holiday gift for your older relatives? Try the Wii Fit. New research by an Elon University alumna and her faculty mentor concludes that Nintendo’s Wii Fit benefits older people looking to improve and maintain balance, a key measure of fitness that both researchers say is often underappreciated by elders.

Ask an expert in any profession to share how he learned his job and you might not get a good answer. Ask a novice the same thing, and you could hear a detailed response. Jonathan Mahlandt, the seventh student to be featured in a series of E-net profiles on the inaugural class of Lumen Scholars, wants to know why this happens, the answers to which may one day help classroom teachers better educate young students.

Kimberly Duggins, a senior Honors Fellow and psychology major mentored by Amy Overman, psychology, has been selected to present her undergraduate research, "Behavioral and electrophysiological effects of schema activation on memory for crime information in older and younger adults, " to members of Congress in Washington, D.C., in April.

Barnes & Noble at Elon University celebrated its new home at Elon Town Center at ceremonies on Sept. 30.

With the goal of reducing energy use in residence halls, the competition features prize drawings for students in the most improved buildings.

Elon Hillel marks a milestone in the growth of a vibrant Jewish life on campus with services and events tied to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

With more than 2,200 members, the Entrepreneurship and Education Network creates global conversations on curriculum, research and events.

Two Elon professors, 17 students and university photographer Kim Walker traveled to Peru in January for "The Living Heritage of the Andes" study abroad course. Walker documented the group's journeys from classrooms to farms to the picturesque cliffs of Macchu Picchu. Continue reading this post to view her photo gallery from the voyage.

Ten Elon University students and one faculty member are currently attending the Excellence in Journalism conference in New Orleans, a program that features speakers, sessions and networking with industry professionals.