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Elon, ASU battle tonight for SoCon bragging rights
January 24, 2011
With sole possession of first place in the Southern Conference on the line, the Elon University women’s basketball team is back home tonight when the Phoenix takes on the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. inside Alumni Gym and admission is $5 for adults and $3 for youth 12 and under.
Professor gives sexual objectification a critical look in new book
January 20, 2011
It’s a common view among feminists that in today’s society, women are frequently depicted in advertising, art and media as little more than sex “objects” for men. But is that the right description? Ann J. Cahill, a professor of philosophy, doesn’t think so, and her new book Overcoming Objectification: A Carnal Ethics offers an evolved viewpoint for critiquing the portrayal of women in the 21st century.
Students honored for fall semester grades
January 19, 2011
Elon University has released its President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the 2010 fall semester.
N.C. Sports Hall of Fame to induct two former Elon coaches
January 18, 2011
Tom Parham and Jerry Tolley will be among seven accomplished figures this spring to make up the 2011 class to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Parham, who led Elon men's tennis program for nearly two decades and briefly coached the women's team, and Tolley, a celebrated Elon football coach, will be enshrined at a May 12 ceremony in the North Raleigh Hilton Hotel. Both men won NAIA national championships during their Elon careers.
LabCorp gift endows support for the Elon Academy
January 18, 2011
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp) has made a major gift to support endowment for the Elon Academy, a college-access and academic enrichment program run by Elon that encourages Alamance County high school students with significant financial need to earn college degrees and serve their communities.
HOLD Johnson C. Smith University president to speak at MLK Jr. program – Jan. 13
January 14, 2011
Ronald L. Carter, president of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, will be the keynote speaker on Jan. 13 at Elon University’s annual MLK Jr. Commemorative Program, which honors the life of the slain civil rights leader. The Whitley Auditorium program, which was moved from Wednesday to Thursday due to inclement weather, begins at noon and is open to the public at no cost.
Campus events to celebrate life of Martin Luther King Jr. – Jan. 11-17
January 12, 2011
The Multicultural Center will host its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events that run Jan. 11-17, 2011. The events commemorate the spirit of diversity and honor the sacrifices and current work of many for inclusion and equality.
Jason Swepson named new head football coach
January 11, 2011
Veteran ACC assistant football coach Jason Swepson has been named Elon's new head football coach. The announcement came at a Jan. 10 news conference in Alumni Gym, attended by more than 300 Phoenix fans and members of the football team.
Alamance Foundation makes gift to Elon Academy
January 10, 2011
The Alamance Foundation recently presented a $2,200 gift to the Elon Academy to be used to support college visits for more than 75 Elon Academy scholars during the summer of 2011.
Elon Academy receives gift from Capital Bank Charitable Foundation
January 10, 2011
Capital Bank Charitable Foundation made a $3,500 gift to the Elon Academy in December to support the program's financial literacy programs for more than 120 scholars and their families.