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.
The PARC opens its doors in Danieley Neighborhood
September 21, 2015
The Phoenix Activities & Recreation Center features a fitness center and an expansive gymnasium that will host neighborhood and campus events.
John Lew joins Office of Human Resources as executive director
September 21, 2015
The human resources executive with more than two decades of experience comes to Elon University from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
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.
Sands of compassion flow through Numen Lumen Pavilion
September 18, 2015
Buddhist monks from Raleigh’s Kadampa Center visited Elon to build a sand mandala, a fleeting gift with lasting lessons of kindness and understanding.
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.
Campus energy conservation competition begins Sept. 16
September 15, 2015
"Phoenix Cup: ENERGY" gives students, faculty and staff an opportunity to win prizes for conserving or learning about energy.