Spotlight Elon University to merge with Queens University RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal Sep 18, 2025 Sep 18, 2025 Updated Sep 18, 2025 0 Elon University plans to merge with Charlotte’s Queens University. Walt Unks, staff Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal Elon and Queens universities announced Tuesday plans to merge with the goal of enhancing Elon’s presence in Charlotte while providing Queens with additional financial stability.kAm%96 F?:G6CD:E:6D D2:5 :? 2 ;@:?E ?6HD C6=62D6 E96:C A=2??65 >6C86C :D 6IA64E65 E@ 36 4@>A=6E65 3J DF>>6C a_ae H:E9 t=@? @A6C2E:?8 "F66?D :? 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