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Eric Townsend

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations

I joined the Office of University Communications at Elon University in August 2007 and today serve as assistant vice president for academic communications while directing communications for Elon University School of Law. In these roles, I coordinate a team of school-based public relations professionals to ensure… Read More

Articles by Eric Townsend

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Elon University Poll: Public lacks trust in Congress, Bush

November 16, 2007

A majority of residents in the southeastern United States disapprove of the way President George W. Bush handles his job, according to the latest Elon University Poll, and nearly the same percentage of people indicated little or no confidence in Congress.

Elon Poll finds Clinton, Giuliani lead packs

November 16, 2007

New York Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign to be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2008 continues to strengthen across the South Atlantic region of the country with more than double the support from Democrats than her closest rivals, according to the latest Elon University Poll. Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, is the current favorite for the Republican nomination.

Candlelight vigil set for missing alumnus on Nov. 15

November 15, 2007

The Elon community is invited to a vigil Thursday night for students, faculty and alumni to pray for the safe return of Kyle Fleischmann, a 2006 university graduate and former Kappa Alpha fraternity officer who vanished in Charlotte nearly a week ago.

Elon wins award for international education

November 13, 2007

Elon University is one of four colleges and universities across the nation honored with the 2007 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization, which recognizes schools that infuse international education into their studies and classroom culture.

Federal official on community service visits Elon

November 9, 2007

As a growing number of young people volunteer in their communities to solve problems, David Eisner, who oversees AmeriCorps and SeniorCorps as a presidential appointee, believes the future is bright for national service programs.