Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences

Ellen T. Ruff, president of Duke Energy Carolinas, comes to Elon on Sept. 9 for the first in a series of talks this fall by experts in the field of science and mathematics. Ruff will discuss her company’s efforts to develop renewable energy, new nuclear and other types of power generation to create solutions for the energy problem facing Americans.

A groundbreaking for Lindner Hall was held May 21 with the building’s family namesake and dozens of spectators present for the ceremonial start of what will be the “greenest” facility on campus.

Four professors were honored for superior scholarship, teaching, mentoring and service at the annual faculty-staff awards luncheon on May 14. Those recognized included Jim Bissett, Chalmers Brumbaugh, Brian Digre and Earl Honeycutt.

Student leaders from a variety of academic disciplines were honored May 1 during the annual Omicron Delta Kappa awards ceremony in Whitley Auditorium and in individual departments throughout campus.

Get ready to CELEBRATE! 2008. The week includes activities showcasing student achievements in academics and the arts. Seminars, performances, art exhibitions and awards ceremonies will highlight student work and accomplishments for the year. The Student Undergraduate Research Forum, or S.U.R.F. day, will be held Tuesday, April 29. Details...

From the effects of exercise on the brain’s ability to function, to the patterns found among women who killed their husbands, research by Elon University professors took center stage Tuesday in the first ever “Celebration of Faculty Scholarship” as part of CELEBRATE! 2008.

Crews broke ground on Lindner Hall this week as work on the newest academic building planned for Elon University gets underway.