Articles by Eric Townsend
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Communications honor society receives national Chapter of the Year Award
December 9, 2013
Elon's chapter of Lambda Pi Eta was recognized by the National Communication Association for several programs, including an annual “How to Succeed as a Communications Major” campus event.
Mandela remembered as 'conscience' of South Africa
December 6, 2013
Elon University faculty, staff and students with ties to South Africa reflect on the passing of Nelson Mandela, a global leader whose humility and selflessness helped his nation heal from the ravages of apartheid.
Elon junior awarded Clinton Scholarship to study in Dubai
December 6, 2013
Madison Ann “Maddy” Clough, an international studies major with an interest in working as an Arabic speaker for the United States government, is the first Elon student to receive a William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship to study at the American University in Dubai.
Cram Jam gives students a break from studying
December 5, 2013
The end-of-semester event offers food, music and relaxation at the start of final exam week for Elon University students.
Elon Poll: North Carolinians in the dark about 'sunshine' laws
December 4, 2013
Nearly two out of three respondents in the latest Elon University Poll are unaware that North Carolina laws exist to make many state government records open to inspection by residents.
Truliant Federal Credit Union makes gift to Elon Academy
December 3, 2013
A $1,000 check was presented Dec. 3, 2013, to leaders of Elon University's college access and success program.
In My Words: Our 'global community' is alive and well
December 3, 2013
Professor Tom Arcaro illustrates in a newspaper guest column how humans now more than ever are looking beyond politics and lines on a map to provide comfort and aid to those in need.
Elon Poll: Thankful for family & health, N.C. down on economy, spending
November 25, 2013
More state residents than not believe the economy will worsen in 2014, and just 20 percent plan to increase spending on holiday shopping this season compared to previous years.
Elon junior wins award from rape prevention organization
November 16, 2013
Delaney McHugo created a public service announcement for a class assignment and was honored for her work when she entered the video in a contest sponsored by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
When death and the devil changed the history of music
November 15, 2013
Wesley Rose is using the Lumen Prize, Elon University’s top award for undergraduate research and creative achievement, to explain how a famous 19th century composer used mortality and superstition to shape the evolution of classical piano performances.