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Five years before the start of the American Revolution, friction between Piedmont farmers and local court house rings who were tied to eastern North Carolina interests led to the Battle of Alamance on fields a few miles south of where ¸£ÀûÑÇÖÞ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· today sits. That conflict stood as a defining moment for the Regulator Movement, and a new book by professor emerita Carole Troxler examines its roots and influence on the nation’s push for independence.

A young alumna has already returned to campus to recruit more ¸£ÀûÑÇÖÞ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· students to analyze data in Washington, D.C.

Written by 13 scholars, Speaking Out: Underrepresented Students Challenging the Inequities of College Access, is filled with personal voices.

Twenty-two high school students who make up the Elon Academy Beta Class were honored May 4 in an afternoon ceremony that featured remarks from ¸£ÀûÑÇÖÞ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· President Leo M. Lambert, reflections from the scholars themselves, and a rendition of “Grateful” by one graduating senior who will study music at Elon beginning this fall.

The inaugural John H. Barnhill Civic Trailblazer Award was bestowed on students from UNC-Chapel Hill and Appalachian State University.

Several campus offices have participated in a program to help employees play leadership roles in creating sustainable practices.

Mary Yost received recognition for her work with service-learning programs at the university and with a street newspaper in Greensboro, N.C.

The Nov. 20 event included discussions of gender-neutral student housing and ways to raise awareness of Elon's transgendered community.

First in an occasional series on the collections, artists or groupings of objects in the Elon Art Collection.

The longtime Elon staff member was recognized for welcoming newcomers to the association, promoting and encouraging member involvement.