Articles by Eric Townsend

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Parents of Elon DPT alum killed in DC Metro tragedy

June 26, 2009

The deadliest wreck in the history of the Metrorail system in Washington, D.C., killed the parents of an Elon DPT alum. Services are scheduled for early next week, with a memorial fund established to honor their memories.

Summer courses popular in ’09

June 26, 2009

More than 1,300 students have enrolled in courses at Elon University for the first of two sessions this summer, a time many say they use to complete graduation requirements in advance of studying abroad or to explore topics they otherwise wouldn’t be able to fit into their regular semester schedules.

Middle school students share lessons of leadership

June 24, 2009

Some want to encourage more recycling. Others hope to start after-school clubs. Better cafeteria food. Fundraising for school supplies. Perhaps “Friday relaxation.” Local seventh graders shared ideas Wednesday to strengthen their school communities as part of an annual youth leadership program at Elon University.

Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition co-hosted by Doherty Center

June 23, 2009

A Global Social Entrepreneurship Feasibility Analysis Competition co-hosted by Elon University's Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and IE University to foster projects that have social or environmental impact as a central component of the enterprise will be held on July 11 in Segovia, Spain.