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Elon University to Merge with Queens University of Charlotte in Historic Deal
The merger will leverage nearly $2 billion in combined resources and endowments to boost academic offerings and workforce readiness in Charlotte's growing education sector.
- On September 16, 2025, two North Carolina institutions—Queens University in Charlotte and Elon University—publicly shared their intention to unite through a merger.
- The merger responds to Charlotte's rapid population growth and aims to expand access, programming, and workforce readiness in higher education.
- Both universities will operate their own campuses and NCAA Division 1 sports, with a listening tour planned to gather community input for implementation.
- The merger combines nearly $2 billion in resources, includes Queens' $166 million endowment, serves over 8,600 students, and expects accreditation by June 2026.
- This unification aims to preserve both institutions' legacies while strengthening Charlotte's talent pipeline and positioning higher education for future regional growth.
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Elon University, Queens University of Charlotte announce merger
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) -- Two universities with strong roots in Charlotte announced they will be merging. Elon University and Queen's University announced on Tuesday that the two institutions will be merging. While the structure of the merger will be finalized over the next few months, school officials said the vision is to create a new institution in Charlotte that strengthens higher education throughout the region. “Queens has long been a lead…
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Queens University of Charlotte and Elon University are merging
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