This week with Elon News Network

Former Elon professor files wrongful termination lawsuit against university

By Fiona McAllister

 Fiona McAllister| Staff Photographer

Former Elon professor of accounting Ray Knight has filed a federal lawsuit against Elon University, alleging the university retaliated against him for whistleblowing, wrongfully denied him tenure, wrongfully terminated his employment and violated both federal whistleblower protections and North Carolina public policy. 

The lawsuit was filed Feb. 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

Elon, Queens University merger team makes plans for the joint institution

By Liya Rike and Pearson Dyslin

Elon University and Queens University's merger integration team said the upcoming merger is moving forward with strong collaboration and a shared focus on students. Queens President Emerita Pamela Davies explained that this semester is focused on building a shared culture before the institutions officially join. 

“What we hope to do this semester prior to the official joining of our institutions is to build a shared culture, coming together with what we’re trying to achieve, and some bold ideas for how to achieve that,” Davies said. 

Photo of the Week

Alice Morrissey | Staff Photographer

Officials with Ahold Delhaize USA and Food Lion break ground Feb. 16 on a new distribution plant in Guilford County, North Carolina.