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Farmers markets get fresh look from Elon professor

July 7, 2008

When it comes to fruits and vegetables, about the only place you can find anything fresher than the produce at a local farmers market is in your own garden. But markets offer another benefit – informal associations with others in a community – that Elon economics professor Thomas Tiemann examines in the latest issue of The Journal of Popular Culture.

Elon holds 118th Commencement

July 1, 2008

Rain clouds gave way to a crystal blue sky as the 118th Commencement exercises got underway May 24, 2008, when bachelor degrees were conferred on the largest graduating class in Elon University history.

Gerald Dillashaw to step down as School of Education dean

July 1, 2008

Gerald Dillashaw, who has been dean of Elon University's School of Education since 1992, will step down as dean at the conclusion of the 2007-08 academic year. He will continue his work at Elon, returning to a full-time teaching position in the School of Education following a one-year sabbatical leave. Details...

Kernodle Center names grant recipients

June 9, 2008

A university senior who wants to combat childhood obesity, and a junior with plans to help disabled people learn to garden, are the recipients of the first ever Student Initiative Grants awarded by the Kernodle Center for Service Learning at Elon University.

Four Elon Athletics Teams Earn NCAA Academic Awards

June 5, 2008

Elon's men’s basketball, women's cross country, women's golf and volleyball teams are among NCAA Division I teams receiving public recognition awards for their latest multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. The public recognition awards, announced by the NCAA April 24, are part of the broad Division I academic reform effort.

Eight Elon students chosen for N.C. public service internships

June 4, 2008

Four Elon undergraduates and four Elon Law students have been selected for 10-week summer internships with North Carolina state agencies. The N.C. State Government Internship Program, in its 38th year, is coordinated by the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office in the Department of Administration. Details...

Event schedule for Commencement

May 24, 2008

Commencement exercises begin May 23 and continue through Saturday as Elon prepares to graduate its 118th class. Activities for seniors begin even earlier in the week with a class picnic, an evening gala, receptions and dinners.

Elon MBA students receive diplomas

May 23, 2008

University leaders conferred 40 degrees to MBA students in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business on May 23, 2008, during a Commencement attended by faculty, staff, family and friends.