Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon Poll: Economy, education on minds of Alamance Co. residents
April 3, 2014
Residents of Elon University’s home county cite jobs and schools as top concerns in a recent community survey that found a brighter overall mood compared to a similar poll three years ago.
'Voices of Welfare' website shares stories of public assistance
April 2, 2014
An initiative co-led by Elon's Program for Ethnographic Research and Community Studies created a website this spring to give a human face to the recipients of government aid in local communities alongside national data about welfare services.
Elon’s own J. Earl Danieley '46 to headline special Spring Convocation
April 1, 2014
Beloved by generations of students and alumni who know him as “Dr. D,” the university’s president emeritus on April 2 will share stories and reflections of his seven decades at Elon and his hopes for its future. Tickets are now available at the Center for the Arts Box Office and are $13 each or free with an Elon ID.
Elon’s Love School of Business earns AACSB Business reaccreditation
April 1, 2014
Considered the "hallmark of excellence in business education," AACSB accreditation is earned by less than five percent of the world's business programs.
The Oaks & Historic Neighborhood win POWERless competition
April 1, 2014
The equivelant of 16 homes in North Carolina could have been powered for a month with the electricity saved by students living on Elon University's campus in a recent contest that challenged residence halls to cut back on energy use.
Information for students taking part in Spring Convocation
March 31, 2014
A revised class schedule is in effect for Wednesday, April 2, as Elon University celebrates a special Spring Convocation featuring President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley '46.
Book by Rebecca Todd Peters offers new ethical approach to living in global economy
March 31, 2014
"Solidarity Ethics: Transformation in a Globalized World" by Elon University's Rebecca Todd Peters explores the moral challenges of living in a global economy and imagines new ways of combating social injustices by building deeper relationships with those who suffer.
Elon student secures prestigious internship in Italy
March 27, 2014
Colby Halligan '15 travels to Europe this summer as one of the youngest students ever selected for a program that gives hands-on experience in organic farming while learning a foreign language.
Elon senior and mentor publish research on intergenerational service learning
March 27, 2014
Emily Delaplane '14 conducted a study with Professor Cindy Fair of the way second grade students interacted with older adults in local retirement communities.
Cindy Fair, two young alumni publish research on HIV/AIDS issues
March 27, 2014
The professor of human service studies worked with Lauren Taylor '10 and Jamie Albright '13 on recently completed studies that have been published or presented to international audiences.