Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon senior uses Lumen Prize to write first novel
February 4, 2015
Brianna Duff used the university's top award for undergraduate research and creative achievement to combine her love of physics and writing into a story driven by scientific principles.
Elon professor represents father at 'Friendship Nine' exoneration
February 3, 2015
The father of Kenn Gaither, associate dean in the School of Communications, helped shape the Civil Rights Movement when he was among a group of young men who in 1961 used a "jail, no bail" tactic at a segregated South Carolina lunch counter. Their convictions were vacated on Jan. 28, 2015 - nearly 54 years to the day after their arrests.
Student sign-ups now open for upcoming Elon Poll
February 2, 2015
The first Elon University Poll of the spring semester will ask residents of North Carolina about their opinions on various social, economic and political issues.
In My Words: To help stem immigration crisis, U.S. drug policies must be reconsidered
February 1, 2015
Associate Professor Mathew Gendle writes for several regional newspapers about the impact drug laws have on foreign nations and how changes to American policies will create civic stability elsewhere, which can influence the number of people seeking refuge in the United States.
Winter Term class partners with Arbor Day Foundation
January 30, 2015
Students in an Elon Core Curriculum capstone course led by faculty members in the Martha & Spencer Love School of Business and Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, spent eight days in Peru sharing with farmers ideas to improve their land while growing their revenues.
Elon wins award for website redesign
January 29, 2015
The university's home page won the People's Choice Best Redesign Award in a contest hosted by eduStyle.
Elon honors three middle school students in MLK essay contest
January 28, 2015
Annette Varghese and Cincere Childress in Guilford County, and Emmanuel Lopez in Alamance County, were honored Jan. 23 for their entries in the university's 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Essay Contest.
Charlotte Smith selected to North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
January 27, 2015
The head coach of the Elon Phoenix women's basketball team is the most decorated player in North Carolina women's basketball history. An induction banquet and ceremony takes place in May.