In a historic announcement Tuesday, Queens University of Charlotte revealed plans to merge completely with Elon University, marking a milestone moment for higher education in North Carolina.

At the announcement on Queens’ campus, Acting President Jesse Cureton praised the merger as a “bold vision for the future” that would strengthen Queens and ensure long-term stability. Cureton emphasized that Queens’ 170-year-old core values would remain intact through the transition.

Boards of both universities voted to approve the merger, combining two institutions founded in the 1800s. Queens began in Charlotte in 1857, while Elon was established in 1889.

A New Era of Oversight

Elon University President Connie Book confirmed that Elon will assume operational oversight of Queens. In a prerecorded

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