News Releases

President Leo Lambert led a group from Elon to talk with a once-homeless girl in Raleigh about her dream of getting a college education. Anneka Hooper's wish has received attention from People magazine, USA Today and CBS News. Details…

A special group of Winter Term 2007 courses will be connected to the common theme of “Making a Difference: Service and Leadership in a Global Society.” Study abroad opportunities will take students to diverse places such as the Pacific Rim, Peru, Greece and Australia. Details...

A gift by Douglas G. and Edna Truitt Noiles of New Canaan, Conn., will provide start-up funding for the Elon Academy, an enrichment program at Elon University for academically talented students in the Alamance-Burlington school system who may not be considering attending college. Details...

President Leo M. Lambert, trustees and members of the Law School Advisory Board have been named to the Triad Business Journal's 2007 Most Influential List. The special section was part of the Dec. 8 edition of the Business Journal. Details...

A new partnership between Elon and the North Carolina Open Government Coalition will promote the state's Sunshine Laws and freedom of information for media and citizens about the way government operates. Details...

Read this note to learn more about Elon's selection for The Carnegie Foundation's Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes the university's commitment to community service...

Thirty-seven students received Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from Elon University during a ceremony on Dec. 10 in Whitley Auditorium. U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-N.C.) received an honorary doctor of laws degree during the ceremony. Details... 

Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno told students at the new Elon Law School they are part of an exciting dream. Reno met with students Nov. 30 during the weekly tea hosted by the school. Details...