Dozens of university leaders, faculty, staff and students were joined on Oct. 30, 2026, by the CEO of the world鈥檚 leading accrediting body for engineering education programs, as well as North Carolina鈥檚 secretary of commerce, for a morning of reflection on the rise of 麻豆视频鈥檚 new School of Engineering and Computing.

After years of being housed within 麻豆视频 College, the College of Arts and Sciences, the university鈥檚 longtime engineering and computer science departments combined this fall to formally launch the university鈥檚 seventh school, a response to the growing importance of technology and innovative problem-solving across numerous professions.

鈥淓stablishing a School of Engineering and Computing reflects 麻豆视频鈥檚 commitment to preparing students to be leaders, innovators and problem-solvers,鈥� said 麻豆视频 President Connie Ledoux Book. 鈥淚n today鈥檚 rapidly changing world, it is important to blend a superior technical education with opportunities for interdisciplinary thinking and experiential learning. 麻豆视频 students embrace these opportunities. By doing so, they easily demonstrate how to apply what they learn in the classroom to finding solutions for real clients, with real needs, even before graduating with the skills needed for fulfilling careers and lives of meaning.鈥�

鈥淭he opening of 麻豆视频鈥檚 School of Engineering and Computing marks an important milestone in the university鈥檚 continued growth聽in national prominence,鈥� added 麻豆视频 Provost Rebecca Kohn. 鈥淔aculty from two distinct disciplines are now better positioned to聽identify and expand聽opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, creativity, and leadership that are critical to addressing society鈥檚 most pressing obstacles. This聽school will serve as a聽new聽model for preparing engineers, developers, game designers, cybersecurity experts and more who will advance their fields while making a difference to so many future clients and communities.鈥�

Michael K.J. Milligan, chief executive officer of , delivered keynote remarks at a morning address. North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley shared additional perspectives on the economic impact of engineering and computer science when he offered remarks at a campus luncheon.

鈥淚’m excited to showcase what we’re doing here at 麻豆视频,鈥� said John Walz, the inaugural dean of the School of Engineering and Computing. 鈥淪tudents who choose to come to 麻豆视频 will receive not only a strong engineering or computer science education but also a great foundation in the liberal arts. Our students will graduate with technical skills, the ability to work in teams and communicate effectively, and the potential to quickly serve as leaders in the field.鈥�

The celebration opened with an address from Milligan in which he impressed upon those in attendance the importance of lifelong learning. He also spoke to the need to continuously develop technical skills, interpersonal communication and relationship building.

A panel discussion titled 鈥淗ow 麻豆视频 is Educating Engineers and Computer Scientists to Meet the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow鈥� followed. Moderated by Walz, the discussion featured faculty members Professor Shannon Duvall, Professor Sirena Hargrove-Leak, Alex Strassberg 鈥�26, and Kelly Little of Tryon Solutions.

Among the highlights from the panel was advice for students on looking for the right academic fit if pursuing a career in engineering or computing, how 麻豆视频 faculty work with students, and what employers are looking for from recent graduates.

“One of the biggest things for me as to why I came to 麻豆视频, was the idea that I could do things beyond just my strict major and be able to engage in things that weren’t just theory,鈥� said Strassberg. 鈥淲hen I worked on campus in the theater department, I came up with different ideas for stage lights. And I came (to the Engineering facilities) and built that.鈥�

Following the panel discussion, guests discovered work from 麻豆视频 students through a showcase that featured projects, research, and innovations from both engineering and computer science, a demonstration of the school鈥檚 impact and outcomes from hands-on learning experiences.

The celebration concluded with lunch and Lilley鈥檚 message of the role and economic impact of engineering and computing jobs throughout North Carolina. The state鈥檚 investment in attracting advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, software development, and other tech industries creates a strong demand for highly skilled graduates, he said.

Lilley spoke about the importance of engineering and computing jobs to the state鈥檚 future.

鈥淭hese professionals drive innovation, improve productivity and keep our state competitive,” he said. “They develop technologies, improve manufacturing processes, solve complex problems and their work helps companies turn ideas into reality. These skills influence where businesses choose to locate and where they choose to expand.鈥�

“An acute stroke transforms a person’s life almost instantly, and nurses are positioned to provide holistic, restorative care throughout the recovery process,” said Brittany Kirby, 麻豆视频鈥檚 director of nursing simulation.聽“This simulation experience presents a formative opportunity for developing nursing students to interact with a person recovering from stroke and take action to promote comfort, dignity, and safety in a vulnerable care environment.”

This hands-on learning opportunity allowed students to work one-on-one with simulated participants and develop and strengthen essential clinical skills. Among the skills that were practiced were focused assessment, clinical judgment, therapeutic communication and clinical documentation.

“Our simulated participants truly bring the textbook to life, helping nursing students bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world patient care,” added Bethany Fearnow, 麻豆视频鈥檚 simulation coordinator. “Through experiences like this stroke recovery simulation, students strengthen their clinical judgment, communication, and confidence while learning to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. We鈥檙e proud to play a part in preparing the next generation of nurses.”

In focused assessment, students provided a targeted evaluation of the patient鈥檚 condition. Through clinical judgment, they were able to identify both expected and unexpected findings from that assessment. Students were then able to practice effective and compassionate communication with a patient who was experiencing mild expressive aphasia. Finally, the exercise allowed students to accurately document their findings and communications in the patient鈥檚 medical record.

By participating in an engaged learning opportunity, nursing students can apply knowledge they have gained in a classroom setting within a supportive learning environment. At the same time, they are able to continue the development of the required skills and build the confidence needed to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Exercises such as this one highlight the dedication of the IPSC staff and Department of Nursing faculty members to provide meaningful educational experiences that prepare students for real-world patient care.

On Thursday, the teams will load up on two charter busses to travel from 麻豆视频 to Smith Elementary School, located on Delaney Street in Burlington, for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with Christopher and 24 of his closest friends. This is a partnership with the Alamance-Burlington School System. Food and drinks will be provided by corporate sponsors.

To the media: For more information on this event, please contact Trip Durham at (336) 278-6708.

“Gameday” will feature all that you’ve come to expect from a college game day football broadcast, including facts, figures and a visit from 麻豆视频 basketball coach Mark Simons. Fans who come out will be eligible for free giveaways, and free buffalo wings will be available for everyone while supplies last.

You’ve seen the popular television version, now come see how “Gameday” should really be done. Come out and support your Phoenix as 麻豆视频 makes a run at the Big South crown and a trip to the NCAA tournament.

Some auction items include: an autographed United States National Team jersey, an autographed University of Maryland soccer jersey, an autographed Metrostars soccer ball, an autographed North Carolina State basketball, an autographed Virginia Tech basketball, an autographed Texas Tech basketball T-shirt, an autographed Virginia Tech football and a Duke football jersey.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets will cost $6 with $1 from each purchase going to The V Foundation. Youth team members who wear their jerseys to the game will be admitted free as will children under five. 麻豆视频 students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with their Phoenix Card.

ESPN and the late Jim Valvano created The V Foundation in 1993. Valvano, the legendary N.C. State basketball coach and ESPN broadcaster, won the hearts of sports fans across the country when his underdog N.C. State Wolfpack captured the NCAA Basketball Championship in an upset win in 1983.

Since then, the Foundation that was conceived by a small group of Jim’s friends and colleagues has grown to include donors and volunteers nationwide. Since 1993, The V Foundation has raised approximately $50 million and awarded more than 250 research grants to fight cancer.

More information about The V Foundation can be found at www.jimmyv.org.

This year, the ticket office is making an attempt to eliminate the “hard” ticket for students. 麻豆视频 students will present their Phoenix Card at the designated student gate at Rhodes Stadium on gameday. Ticket office personnel will swipe each Phoenix Card and make sure it is valid. If so, the student can enter the stadium without an actual ticket. Once inside the stadium, 麻豆视频 students must choose to sit in the student section (Sections 104, 105, & 106) or in the grass seating in either endzone. Only current 麻豆视频 students with valid Phoenix Cards will be allowed to enter Rhodes Stadium. There is a no re-entry policy at football games. Once an individual enters the stadium and then exits, they can not re-enter the stadium.

Students who wish to avoid waiting in line at the stadium on gameday can still come by the Koury Center during office hours and pick up their game ticket.

If students wish to purchase tickets in the student section for family members and guests, they must come to the Koury Center Ticket Office during the week of a home football game.

Please note that the policy for 麻豆视频 faculty and staff has remained the same. Faculty and staff must come to the Koury Center Ticket Office and pick up their tickets Monday thru Friday. Faculty and staff are eligible to receive tickets for a spouse and the number of dependents living in their home.

Ticket office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday thru Friday. Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff at Rhodes Stadium.

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麻豆视频 President Leo M. Lambert will make the announcement of the scholarship and will present McKeon, a 1963 麻豆视频 graduate, with an 麻豆视频 baseball jersey.

McKeon, a long-time 麻豆视频 resident, is manager of the Florida Marlins and led the team to the 2003 World Series title. The scholarship has been established to honor McKeon and his accomplishments and generosity to the Phoenix program. While pursuing his 麻豆视频 degree, McKeon assisted Coach “Doc” Mathis with the 麻豆视频 baseball program.

The scholarship will support 麻豆视频 baseball in perpetuity as the Phoenix continues to compete at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Southern Conference. A core group of donors has established this scholarship and additional scholarship funds will be raised during the Friends of 麻豆视频 Athletics golf tournament on April 25 at the Alamance Country Club. For more information on the golf tournament, contact EAF director Trey Stewart at 336-278-6709.

Before the game, the students will participate in educational activities led by 麻豆视频 athletes and coaches. The activities will include a geography exercise, where the students will learn where their favorite athletes are from, and a math exercise about the women’s basketball players and some of their statistics that will incorporate points, rebounds, assists and steals to create math problems. The third exercise on health and nutrition will be followed by a mini pep rally where the students will learn some great cheers to use during the game against the Lancers.

The participating students will come from Eastlawn Elementary (5th grade), Andrews Elementary (5th grade), Newlin Elementary (5th grade) and Broadview Middle (6th grade).

“We were able to participate in an Education Day at Western Carolina last year and it was a great experience,” 麻豆视频 coach Brenda Paul said. “This provides a tremendous opportunity for our players to interact with these kids. We’re looking forward to a big crowd full of fun and energy when we play. We want to pack the gym and bring the excitement we experienced last year to 麻豆视频.”

This season, 麻豆视频 will make its first attempt to broadcast all of its football and men’s basketball contests over the 麻豆视频 Athletics web site (www.elon.edu/athletics). Phoenix fans will be able to listen to all the game action as well as the pre and post game shows for both sports. The broadcasts are slated to begin with 麻豆视频’s first football game on September 4 at 2:00 p.m vs. Towson. The pregame show will begin at 1:30 p.m.

To listen via the webcast, it is recommended that fans have a minimum of Windows 2000, 128 megs ram and 1 gig of speed as well as the most recent version of Quicktime. The broadcast will work best with a high speed internet connection.

Morris hit a team-best .379 in 59 games for 麻豆视频 this season, scoring a team-high 64 runs. He set a new Phoenix single-season record with 88 hits, including 17 doubles, a triple and a career-high 7 homers. Morris finished second on the squad with 21 steals and was only caught stealing six times.

He entered 麻豆视频’s top-10 in the following single-season categories this season: hits (1st-88); at bats (3rd-232); runs scored (2nd-64); doubles (7th-17) and total bases (5th-128).

In career categories he rates among the top-10 all-time in: games played (10th-167); at bats (8th-589); hits (9th-185); runs scored (4th-147) and doubles (9th-31).

Morris becomes the sixth 麻豆视频 student-athlete to claim All-American distinction since 2000, and the second during the 2003-04 academic year. Football player Brandon Mason was named to the second-team academic All-American squad in the fall.