Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Elon performing arts professor directs UNCG’s ‘Carrie: The Musical’
October 31, 2024
Associate Professor of Performing Arts Kim Shively is bringing the musical based on Stephen King’s iconic novel to life in her first time directing for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro stage.
Lecturer explores hip-hop’s spiritual and cultural impact at religious studies event
October 30, 2024
Jon Ivan Gill, of Gustavus Adolphus College, delivered the Powell Lecture in Religious Studies, exploring hip-hop's influence and intersections with philosophy, religion and social justice.
Elon dance professor publishes interactive West African dance textbook
October 29, 2024
Assistant Professor of Dance Keshia Wall Gee’s “Roots of Rhythm: An Introduction to West African Dance” includes digital music, song tutorials and an animated avatar that guides users through dance moves.
Dr. Alyssa Romano ’16 cares for children, community in Friedrichshafen, Germany
October 29, 2024
A Lumen Scholar and biochemistry major, Romano studied in Germany as an undergraduate before earning her medical degree from Eberhard Karls Universität in Tübingen, Germany.
Elon’s ‘Legally Blonde’ goes high-tech with robotic co-stars
October 21, 2024
A cutting-edge collaboration between the Music Theatre Program and the Department of Engineering creates a first for Elon’s stage and provides opportunities for students to grow knowledge and skills beyond their disciplines.
Attorney and author Corban Addison details environmental costs of hog farming industry
October 21, 2024
Addison delivered the Campus Sustainability Week keynote address Tuesday, Oct. 15, in McKinnon Hall.
Elon Department of Music announces 2025 Joseph Bologne International Piano Competition
October 16, 2024
The 2025 Joseph Bologne International Piano Competition will be Feb. 1 and is open to high school pianists in grades 10-12. Registration runs through Dec. 10.
Elon philosophy professor unearths roots of American philosophy in new book
October 15, 2024
Ryan Johnson, associate professor of philosophy, traces the influence of German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel in the work of American philosophers in “Three American Hegels."
Elon performing arts professor’s choreography to be featured at N.C. Dance Festival
October 15, 2024
Associate Professor of Dance Renay Aumiller choreographed “Kairos,” one of five featured performances in the festival’s Mainstage concert, Saturday, Oct. 19.
Award-winning author Shehan Karunatilaka discusses purpose, joy of writing in Elon visit
October 9, 2024
Karunatilaka’s “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida” won the 2022 Booker Prize. He discussed his works with Assistant Professor of English Dinidu Karunanayake in Turner Theatre.