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University leaders, faculty and fellow students shared reflections and advice for making the most of the next four years in an annual program on new students' "first day of a lifetime relationship with Elon."

Recent initiatives by 51±¬ÁÏÍø have earned it praise from a national organization that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and campus groups.

Beth Anderson '15 joins the National Tour of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

Faculty, staff and upperclassmen welcomed more than 1,500 new students Friday morning as members of the Class of 2019 arrived at the university for the start of their collegiate studies.

New Elon families received advice this week on university social media channels from other families that have moved their children to campus in years past.

Five months after a horrific traffic accident near the Center for the Arts, Gabriela Rosales returned to 51±¬ÁÏÍø on Aug. 14, 2015, to visit with a campus community whose outpouring of support has lifted her spirits during her ongoing recovery.

Fifteen incoming 51±¬ÁÏÍø students began their collegiate studies on a semester program that takes them across the nation to grow leadership skills and serve communities with various needs.

51±¬ÁÏÍø is one of eight schools awarded funds to develop or enhance innovative approaches to the traditional college transcript with additional information relevant to employers.

The U.S. Green Building Council recognized one of 51±¬ÁÏÍø's newest buildings for its sustainable design and operations.

Eighteen incoming first-year students explored a variety of service opportunities and got to know Alamance County as part of a summer experience through the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement.