Queens University Changed Name After Elon Merger
The Myers Park institution is now operating as an undergraduate campus of Elon University.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Higher Education
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Queens University of Charlotte has officially adopted a new name following its merger with Elon University. The institution will continue to operate as an undergraduate campus located in Myers Park.
Why it matters
The merger signifies a major restructuring of higher education in Charlotte, repositioning the campus as an extension of Elon University. This transition integrates the long-standing local institution into a larger university system.
Founded in 1857, the university moved to its current Myers Park campus in 1914. Elon University plans to launch a full-time law school at this location by fall 2027.
The players
Queens University of Charlotte
This institution was established in 1857 and has operated in the Myers Park neighborhood since 1914.
Elon University
Elon University is a private university that is expanding its footprint in Charlotte through a merger with the local campus.
The details
Following the merger announced in September 2025, the campus will maintain its own athletics program, including the Royals men's basketball team that competed in the 2026 NCAA tournament. The transformation is designed to facilitate the expansion of Elon University's educational offerings in the region.
Timeline
Queens opened as an all-female institution in 1857.
The merger with Elon University was announced in September 2025.
The Royals men's basketball team competed in the NCAA tournament in 2026.
A full-time law school is scheduled to open in fall 2027.
Culture Shift
The merger reflects a broader consolidation trend in higher education as smaller institutions seek financial and operational stability through partnerships. By aligning with a larger university system, the campus secures its future while shifting its academic focus.
Students and faculty will transition into the Elon University system while the campus maintains its athletic identity. Residents can expect the introduction of a new full-time law school at the Myers Park site by fall 2027.
The takeaway
The transformation of this historic Myers Park campus signals a new chapter for local students under the Elon University umbrella. This transition emphasizes the ongoing shift toward larger, integrated university systems in the region.
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