of trustees elected Constance "Connie" Ledoux Book as the ninth president of the university. Book became Elon's first female President on March 1, 2018.
On September 16, 2025, Elon University announced its merger with Queens University of Charlotte. It is anticipated that the merger will take place by August 2026.
== Academics ==
The university includes Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business; the School of Communications; the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education; the School of Law; and the School of Health Sciences. Master's programs are offered in business administration, business analytics, accounting, interactive media, education, physician assistant studies, and doctoral programs include physical therapy and law. Elon operates on a 4-1-4 academic calendar, including a four-week term in January known as Winter Term.
In 2009, Phi Beta Kappa society voted to establish a chapter at Elon.
Elon is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and …
