Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon University Poll: Two-thirds of Americans fear constitutional crisis between Trump administration and the courts
April 24, 2025
The latest national survey by the Elon University Poll finds a drop in President Donald Trump's approval rating with additional views on Trump's executive orders, limits on presidential authority, balance of powers, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
In My Words: Afraid of my country – or just of my government?
April 23, 2025
A recent opinion column by Professor Rosemary Haskell published in regional newspapers reflects on the emotions shared by many people at the current state of American governance and decisions in Washington that she suggests are meant to strike fear into communities across the country.
A better experience for bill payments at Elon University
April 21, 2025
A new system that launches May 13, 2025, will make it even easier for students and families to pay tuition and other bills, create installment plans, and access records with real-time information tied to their payment histories.
Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society strengthens partnership with university in India
April 9, 2025
A new memorandum of understanding between Elon University and the University of Madras will foster exchange for faculty and students and support global learning.
Induction ceremony features keynote by academic honor society’s top leader
April 7, 2025
Frederick M. Lawrence, the 10th Secretary and CEO of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, reminded Elon University students invited this spring into the nation’s oldest academic honor society that the liberal arts “are a preparation for a fully lived life.”
Report: Technology experts worry about the future of being human in the AI Age
April 2, 2025
Most respondents to a survey from Elon University's Imagining the Digital Future Center say they expect significant change by 2035.
HOPE Clinic opens food pantry in Burlington community center
March 31, 2025
Graduate students in Elon University's physical therapy program secured a grant from the North Carolina chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association to help support their vision for the new initiative.
Poll: North Carolinians unhappy with Hurricane Helene recovery assistance
March 27, 2025
The latest Elon University Poll finds dissatisfaction with the work of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and many respondents say they expect rebuilding efforts to take many years.
Poll: North Carolinians opposed to major federal agency cuts
March 25, 2025
A new Elon University Poll finds little support for major reductions or elimination of many federal departments.
Poll: Rivalries aside, North Carolinians stick together in March Madness
March 19, 2025
As March Madness tournaments begin, the latest Elon University Poll found that many in the state are looking forward to both the men’s and women’s competition.