Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon senior invited to White House program on children of incarcerated parents
October 20, 2014
Yasmine Arrington's "ScholarCHIPS" program has provided 17 scholarships to date to children whose parents are imprisoned, and her work both on and off Elon University's campus has caught the attention of nonprofit leaders and government policymakers.
Spirit of service marks Homecoming weekend
October 20, 2014
From raking leaves to painting front stoops, Elon University students and alumni on Saturday assisted Town of Elon residents with sprucing up homes built over the past two decades through Habitat for Humanity.
Campus marks Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha
October 18, 2014
The Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life hosted an Oct. 16 celebration that helped Elon University students learn more from local Muslims about their beliefs.
Moseley Center namesake visits campus for Homecoming 2014
October 18, 2014
Furman Moseley '56 met Friday with students in the Center for Access & Success to share his own memories of Elon and to learn about their collegiate experiences made possible through scholarships he created.
Campus community celebrates School of Communications campaign
October 17, 2014
Plans for a new academic complex excited alumni, students and faculty who gathered Friday to help launch a fundraising drive that, once complete, will allow Elon University to double the amount of campus space dedicated to the School of Communications.
In My Words: Eric Holder – Unpopular for all the right reasons
October 15, 2014
Associate Professor Prudence Layne writes in regional newspapers about the legacy of outgoing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and his role in addressing racial inequalities in the United States.
Elon Rotaract Club returns with formal chartering ceremony
October 9, 2014
Sponsored by the Alamance County Rotary Club, one of Elon University's newest student organizations is commited to community and international service alongside professional and leadership development.
Higher education group names Elon a lead institution on civic engagement
October 9, 2014
NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education has selected Elon University to participate in a national initiative on civic learning and democratic engagement.
Elon's Peace Corps Prep program earns recognition in STARS annual review
October 7, 2014
Created in 2013, the program provides students with a basic skill set the Peace Corps and its participatory countries need for successful community projects.