Elon University Coverage

Elon University announces part-time 'Elon Law Flex Program' at new Charlotte campus

The law school said it will be offering admission to applicants to its new part-time Juris Doctor program at Elon's new campus in the South End neighborhood of Charlotte.

WRAL staff

Elon University wants to open law school in Charlotte, Business NC reports

Elon University submitted an application for accreditation to the American Bar Association for a School of Law to be located in Charlotte.

Balancing best, worst of a world with AI: 'Imagining the Internet' report cites dangers, benefits

The best of times, the worst of times and AI: Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center released a report in partnership with the Pew Research Center entitled, “As AI Spreads, Experts Predict the Best and Worst Changes in Digital Life By 2035.” Let's take a look.

Teamwork: Elon Women's Lacrosse Team pushes together to free bus stuck in mud

Teamwork! Watch as the Elon Women's Lacrosse team works together to free a bus stuck in the mud. That cheer at the end, though! Credit: Assistant coach Taylor Caskey

The Metaverse: Is it just hype? Is there really hope? Will it be hell? Experts say …

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Hype, hope, or hell: experts predict the metaverse in 2040 in Elon University survey

A new survey of experts on augmented reality, the metaverse, and the internet focuses on the potential impact of extended reality technologies.

Elon University steps up STEM efforts with donation from Wolfspeed, Raleigh parents in $250M campaign

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Elon University to require proof of COVID vaccine before fall semester as vaccination rates lag for young adults

A North Carolina private college will require proof of a coronavirus vaccine before the start of the fall semester.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Elon University continues in-person classes after identifying over 100 COVID cases in two days

More than 100 coronavirus cases were reported at Elon University over the past two days tied to coronavirus clusters. To date, more than 400 students have tested positive and nearly 400 are in quarantine.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Elon University professor captures racist behavior as Trump supporters parade in Alamance County

A caravan of President Donald Trump's supporters shouted "white power," slurs and obscenities at bystanders this past weekend during a parade in Alamance County.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Elon University won't require ACT, SAT scores for fall applicants

Elon University announced Monday it won't require high school students applying to its undergraduate program to include scores from their SAT or ACT tests as part of their applications.

Fast-forward to 2069: Experts imagine ‘amazing advancements, dystopian developments’

Sure, it’s still all up for grabs, say some experts, but this is a snapshot of some of their predictions as collected by the Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center.

Elon works to prevent outbreak after student found with mumps

An Elon University student has a confirmed case of the mumps, officials said Tuesday.

Nikki Haley to speak at Elon University's fall convocation

Nikki Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and governor of South Carolina, will be the featured speaker at Elon University's fall convocation on Sept. 27, according to the school's website.

How we reported our investigation on North Carolina settlement agreements

To see just how prevalent settlement agreements are inked at the state, county and local level, nine news organizations from the mountains to the coast submitted 61 requests to public agencies across the state.

Tyler Dukes, WRAL investigative reporter

Smoking banned in Town of Elon

Smoking, vaping or carrying a lighted tobacco product will now be prohibited in all public areas in the town of Elon, according to the town's updated Code of Ordinances.

Maggie Brown

Elon apartments evacuated after bomb threat

The Elon University housing apartments, the Oaks, were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after Elon town police are investigating bomb threat.

Maggie Brown, WRAL.com