History and Geography

From a Grove of Oaks: The Story of Elon University, the first detailed study of Elon’s history in more than 30 years, is available now.

A space on the first floor of Lindner Hall now bears the name of two emeriti professors of history whose combined service to Elon University spans more than three quarters of a century.

Katherine Blunt, a journalism and history double major, was one of three students selected from for the internship program this summer.

History and Geography students and faculty should plan to attend this fun opportunity to connect and socialize in Lindner 110.

Students can choose from four programs in Jewish Studies, Film Production, New Media Studies and Central European Studies.

Kathryn Osborn '14, a History/Social Studies Teacher Licensure major, co-moderated a national Twitter chat on Dec. 30 that involved educators sharing advice for pre-service teachers as they head into student teaching.

In “The Civilizing Machine: A Cultural History of Mexican Railroads, 1876-1910,” Elon University Assistant Professor Michael Matthews shows how railroads shaped the way citizens of the young republic viewed industrialization, technology & modernization as they struggled to form their national identity.

The professor emeritus will lead efforts to preserve Elon University's history.

Seminar room in Lindner Hall named in honor of two emeriti professors of history who have served Elon for more than 77 years.

A dozen leading scholars of religious studies visited Elon on Nov. 17 for the inaugural Elon University Conference on Jewish-Christian Relations.