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Hundreds of people celebrated the arrival of the holidays on Thursday night as Elon University hosted its annual Festival of Holiday Lights in the heart of a campus aglow with luminarias honoring alumni and student donors.

Two major fall event dates have been confirmed. Family Weekend will be Sept. 30-Oct. 2 and Homecoming from Oct. 21-23, 2016.

The following letter was emailed Nov. 20 to students in the Class of 2016 and their families by Jeff Clark, executive director of the Office of Cultural and Special Programs at Elon University.

In its annual ranking, the Institute of International Education recognizes Elon for sending more students abroad than any other master’s-level university in the United States.

The university community shared memories Thursday afternoon of Demitri Allison, a wide receiver on the Elon Phoenix football team, and began the healing process that follows the sudden loss of a loved one.

Elon scholars are making an impact in our world through groundbreaking research on campus and around the globe. The annual President's Report profiles inspiring faculty and student researchers who are striving to build a brighter future. 

Students recently received the below email from Jana Lynn Fields Patterson, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Student Health and Wellness, regarding health insurance, health services on campus and more.

Adm. Edward “Ted” Walker, one of Elon’s most generous supporters, honored longtime university administrator Barry Bradberry '75 on Friday by renaming the commons area of an office suite in the Inman Admissions Welcome Center that will greet generations of future students.

Tips on supporting lifestyle adjustments and encouraging your student to use time-management and problem-solving skills.