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Study abroad scholarship endowments growing

February 7, 2008

Elon has received 19 gifts totaling more than $1.35 million to establish endowments that support study abroad scholarships. The new resources will expand financial resources for students who cannot currently afford international study experiences. Details…

“Other Souths” online archive launches at Elon

February 7, 2008

A digital archive containing thousands of searchable records about Alamance County residents during the Civil War makes its formal public debut Feb. 9 as scholars from Elon and beyond host panel discussions in Whitley Auditorium.

Elon Academy receives local business, foundation support

February 4, 2008

Three Alamance County businesses and a local foundation have made commitments to support the Elon Academy, a new program to promote higher education for talented high school students who might not have the financial means or family history of attending college. Details...

MBA student team conducts survey for Alamance schools

January 29, 2008

Elon MBA students partnered with the Alamance-Burlington School System over the fall to measure how well local residents understand the way school budgets are created. The five classmates, as part of their graduate work, reported to system leaders that few people know how public schools receive and spend annual funds.

Greensboro mayor tells law students city needs their talents

January 18, 2008

Building social capital and relationships in the community were key platforms in Yvonne Johnson's successful campaign to become Greensboro mayor last fall. During a visit with second-year students at Elon University School of Law Friday, Jan. 18, Johnson asked for their help in making Greensboro a better place to live and work. Details...