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As 2014 draws to a close, the Office of University Communications shares some great moments captured by Elon photographers during the past 12 months.

The annual ranking of private universities by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine ranks Elon #35 in the nation based on acadamic quality and affordability.

In the event of rain, Elon's undergraduate Commencement will be divided into two ceremonies to allow all students to receive their degrees in Alumni Gym. Read this note for details of the plan.

Elon parents Dwight and Martha Schar have made the largest single gift in Elon University history, pledging $12 million to name two new buildings planned for the Elon campus.

Gifts totaling more than $1.3 million from two estates will provide new scholarship support for students with disabilities and for those pursuing studies in music.

The Inman Admissions Welcome Center will be the crown jewel of a campus visit experience for generations of Elon University students and their families.

As more Elon students than ever before traveled overseas this fall for global experiences, a new report from the Institute of International Education shows the university maintaining its top placement in an annual ranking for the number of undergraduates who study abroad.

The Office of Student Health,  in partnership with Midtown Pharmacy,  will offer flu vaccines to students from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. (or until supplies run out) at the Ellington Center for Health and Wellness.

Construction will begin in December on two projects at Elon University's Danieley Center residential neighborhood and on an addition for the Department of Music at the Arts West building.

Elon University has adjusted some study abroad programs and offers advice to students who have questions or may be considering travel to areas of Africa affected by the Ebola virus. Please read this note for details.