Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon junior a finalist for Truman Scholarship
March 6, 2014
Omolayo Ojo is competing for a highly competitive national fellowship awarded each year to those with goals of working in public service or government. Winners will be announced in April.
National music group names Elon a 'chapter of excellence'
March 6, 2014
The National Association for Music Education recognized its Elon University members for their contributions to the "It Takes a Village" Project reading program.
In My Words: Relationship between science and faith is still evolving
March 5, 2014
Associate Professor Dave Gammon writes in a newspaper opinion column about the tension between strong religious adherents and members of the scientific community, arguing how the two groups aren't mutually exclusive.
Study USA pilots 'Elon in NYC' program for Fall 2014
March 5, 2014
Elon University's Isabella Cannon Global Education Center created a program that allows students to spend a full semester living, learning and interning in the "Big Apple."
American classical composer to visit Elon for three public events
March 1, 2014
Daniel Asia, a renowned professor of composition at the University of Arizona, comes to campus March 3-4 for programs sponsored by the Department of Music, the Fund for Excellence in the Arts and Sciences and the Lori and Eric Sklut Emerging Scholar in Jewish Studies Fund.
Elon dedicates Chandler Family Professional Sales Center
February 28, 2014
The center on the first floor of the Koury Business Center named for one of Elon’s most devoted families is the centerpiece of a sales program that school leaders cite for helping to elevate the university’s national reputation.
Ashesi University founder honored with Elon entrepreneurship medal
February 28, 2014
Patrick G. Awuah Jr., president of Ashesi University in Ghana, traveled from Africa to the United States to receive an award that recognizes entrepreneurs who are leaders in their industry and who exemplify the values of Elon University.
Danieley Center residents dine with 'Dr. D'
February 27, 2014
President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley '46 recounted stories from Elon's early years when he spoke with students living in Danieley Center as part of an annual dinner organized by the residential campus neighborhood.
History seminar room dedicated in honor of George & Carole Troxler
February 25, 2014
A space on the first floor of Lindner Hall now bears the name of two emeriti professors of history whose combined service to Elon University spans more than three quarters of a century.