Articles by Eric Townsend

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Elon Poll: N.C. primary voters favor Trump and Clinton, with a twist

September 24, 2015

The first Elon University Poll of the fall shows that North Carolina Republicans currently favor real estate mogul Donald Trump more than other GOP presidential hopefuls in the race for the White House, but defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton in the Tar Heel State next fall may require another nominee. 

Faculty & staff share details of Elon's solar energy

September 23, 2015

Representatives from across campus spoke Sept. 22, 2015, about the physical, economic and educational benefits of solar power, as well as Elon’s recent efforts to harvest solar energy.

Family Weekend 2015 full of activities for all ages

September 23, 2015

On-site registration takes place at the Koury Athletic Center on Friday from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. for weekend events that include football, tailgating, performances and more.

In My Words: Government transparency is being lost

September 21, 2015

Jonathan D. Jones, director of the N.C. Open Government Coalition and an instructor in Elon University's School of Communications, authored a guest column for several North Carolina newspapers about recent changes to state public record laws.

Former Elon president recounts effort to desegregate public schools

September 18, 2015

President Emeritus J. Fred Young visited campus on Sept. 18 to share stories of desegregating the Lynchburg City Schools in Virginia, where he worked as superintendent in the late 1960s prior to serving as Elon's president for a quarter century.

LIFE@Elon begins fifth year 'Lost in the Limelight'

September 15, 2015

Elon alumnus Jared Allen '14 performed an original one-man show on Tuesday for dozens of community members enrolled in the university's lifelong education program designed for people ages 50 and older.