CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a landmark announcement for North Carolina's higher education landscape, Queens University of Charlotte and Elon University revealed plans for a collaborative merger during a news conference Tuesday morning, marking what officials called a "historic day" for the region.

Queens University Acting President Jesse Cureton announced the agreement, describing it as a decision "grounded in the vision that is bold and amplifies the strengths of both universities."

The merger received unanimous support from both universities' boards of trustees.

Preserving legacy while building future

Cureton emphasized that the 170-year-old institution's core values would remain intact throughout the transition.

"The values that have defined us -- service and inclusive campus dialogue a

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