Articles by Eric Townsend
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Chalmers Brumbaugh awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine
March 4, 2016
Representatives from North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration surprised the longtime Elon University professor of political science Thursday when they bestowed the award for Brumbaugh's service to the state.
Elon welcomes future Phoenix families to Fellows Weekend
March 3, 2016
Hundreds of accomplished high school students accepted into Elon University’s Class of 2020 will visit campus March 4-5, 2016, to interview for scholarships and grants made available through the highly selective Fellows Programs.
Retired Chief Justice Henry E. Frye to deliver 2016 Baccalaureate address
March 3, 2016
The first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of North Carolina will visit campus on May 20 to address graduating students and their families.
Campus Kitchen elevates Elon senior's passion for community
March 3, 2016
Allied Churches' LINCS coordinator proves that it’s never too late to discover a passion for service learning.
Dave Blank named a 2016 Athletic Director of the Year
March 2, 2016
Elon University's director of Athletics will be recognized in June alongside three other collegiate athletic directors during the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics' annual convention.
Trustees approve faculty promotions and tenure
March 1, 2016
Elon University trustees have granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members. The action came at the board's spring meeting, which was held on campus Feb. 26-27, 2016.
Campus celebrates the legacy of beloved professor
February 29, 2016
Hundreds of people gathered Monday in the Numen Lumen Pavilion to share stories and happy memories of Professor Heidi G. Frontani, a faculty member in the Department of History & Geography who had died of a sudden illness just three days earlier.
In My Words: OscarsSoWhat?
February 29, 2016
Associate Professor Naeemah Clark recently published a column in regional newspapers about the lack of diversity among 2016 Academy Award nominees, and how recent changes in the Academy will produce a broader selection of nominees in future years.
Death of Professor Heidi G. Frontani
February 26, 2016
A campus Gathering of Friends to mourn the loss of a beloved Elon scholar and mentor takes place Monday, Feb. 29, at 4 p.m. in the Sacred Space of the Numen Lumen Pavilion.
Elon sophomore promotes sustainable practices in Super Bowl City
February 25, 2016
Max Herrera traveled home to San Mateo, Calif., for Elon University’s “Fake Break” this winter to volunteer on the sustainability team with the Super Bowl Host Committee.