Articles by Eric Townsend
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In My Words: ‘Public apologies won’t end soon’
May 16, 2012
Why have a handful of soldiers created embarrassment for the United States in recent months? Professor Tom Arcaro offers an explanation.
Professor studies athlete size and link to sleep apnea
May 15, 2012
They flatten their foes on the gridiron, but when it comes to grabbing a healthy rest, football linemen can find themselves sacked by sleep apnea. An Elon professor is now researching the link between body mass in athletes and the harmful sleep disorder, with his findings to be shared in February at a regional conference for sports medicine.
Professors study effects of distraction on exercise
May 15, 2012
Think it doesn’t matter if you listen to the Rolling Stones on your morning jogs? Think again. Ongoing research by a team of Elon University professors shows that what’s in your iPod can impact the quality – and duration – of your workouts.
Inaugural Neuroscience Workshop held on campus
May 15, 2012
The first ever Neuroscience Workshop at Elon University was held Oct. 24, 2008, in the Moseley Center, where dozens of students and faculty took part in five presentations on a subject of growing interest in higher education.
Deborah Long to be guest on ‘North Carolina People’
May 14, 2012
Former UNC system President William Friday will talk with the director of the Elon Academy about the lives she has impacted in her role.
Career Moves: Elon Job Network leads to career in sales
May 14, 2012
Graduating senior Shakinah Simeona used the Elon Job Network in 2010 to nab an internship that has led her into a career in sales.
School of Health Sciences honors faculty achievements
May 14, 2012
Faculty and staff were honored April 25 for their commitment to teaching, service and scholarship.
Use social media to share your Commencement stories
May 11, 2012
The #ElonGrad hashtag returns this month as a way for seniors, professors, alumni & parents to showcase Commencement 2012 experiences.
Elon student & alum receive NSF graduate fellowships
May 11, 2012
Amanda Bienz '12 and Chelsie Wagner '09 will each receive $30,000 annual stipends for three years while pursuing their doctorates.
SEM class raises $3,150 for two student scholarship funds
May 11, 2012
An April program honoring Associate Professor Jim Drummond, who retires this spring, collected money to help students in need.