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Elon University Expands in Charlotte with New Programs

9/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Elon University is expanding in Charlotte's South End, enhancing hands-on learning for students since Fall 2023.
The Queen City Internship Grant has supported 26 students interning with organizations like NASCAR and Make-A-Wish.
Upcoming events include job prep workshops and an alumni gathering to connect with local businesses.
A new physician assistant training program will launch in 2027 to meet local medical workforce needs.
The women's soccer team set a program record with seven consecutive shutouts this season.

History

Historical Context

The Higher Education Act of 1965 significantly transformed U.S. education by providing federal funding to universities, including Elon University, enabling program and facility expansions. This legacy continues today as Elon expands in Charlotte, supporting local workforce needs through initiatives like the Queen City Internship Grant, which aids 26 students, and plans for a physician assistant program set to launch in 2027.

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Story summary

Elon University is expanding in Charlotte's South End, enhancing hands-on learning for students since Fall 2023.
The Queen City Internship Grant has supported 26 students interning with organizations like NASCAR and Make-A-Wish.
Upcoming events include job prep workshops and an alumni gathering to connect with local businesses.
A new physician assistant training program will launch in 2027 to meet local medical workforce needs.
The women's soccer team set a program record with seven consecutive shutouts this season.

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