Articles by Eric Townsend
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M.Ed. graduates praised as 'magic elixir' for young minds
August 15, 2015
Twenty-five candidates in Elon University's Master of Education program received degrees Saturday in a ceremony highlighted by a Commencement address that challenged teachers to unshackle their students' minds and inspire them to pursue their dreams.
Brian Pennington and Amy Allocco address religion conference in Sri Lanka
August 14, 2015
Respective research projects in India by the two Elon University professors examine competing ideas of what constitutes Hindu heritage.
'Engaged learning' focus of Elon teaching conference
August 13, 2015
The 12th Annual Teaching & Learning Conference at Elon University encouraged hundreds of professors from across the nation to seek creative approaches to educating their students.
Five professors named Coleman Foundation Faculty Entrepreneurship Fellows
August 11, 2015
A grant from the Coleman Foundation will support the fellows' efforts to encourage entrepreneurship at Elon.
In My Words: Taking a bite out of shark fears
August 11, 2015
If you're planning one final trip to the shore before the arrival of autumn, Associate Professor Jeffrey S. Coker has data and perspective about the "summer of the shark" that he shares in a guest column published by several regional newspapers.
In My Words: When sharks had another role in making history
August 10, 2015
Associate Professor Tom Nelson shared the tragic story of the USS Indianapolis, which was torpedoed 70 years ago this summer near the end of World War II, in a guest column published by several regional newspapers.
Registrar's Office part of $1.3 million grant initiative
July 21, 2015
Elon University is one of eight schools awarded funds to develop or enhance innovative approaches to the traditional college transcript with additional information relevant to employers.
Gifted students 'FLEX' their minds at Elon
July 17, 2015
A weeklong program managed by students in the Master of Education program welcomed academically gifted grade school students to campus for cultural enrichment while helping professional teachers learn how to engage their classrooms' brightest minds.
Inman Admissions Welcome Center earns LEED Silver certification
July 17, 2015
The U.S. Green Building Council recognized one of Elon University's newest buildings for its sustainable design and operations.
In My Words: Find the courage to talk openly about race
July 15, 2015
Elon University's Brooke Barnett and Randy Williams offered wisdom and advice in a newspaper guest column for how people can start conversations about race.