Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Faculty, staff recognized for excellence in Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences
August 22, 2024
The five annual awards acknowledge excellence in teaching, mentoring, scholarship and service-leadership among faculty and staff in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences.
WRAL features Ghanaian journalist’s Olympics coverage, Elon beginnings
August 7, 2024
Fentuo Tahiru spent his senior year at Elon before graduating from the University of Ghana. He is one of that nation’s leading sports broadcasters and was featured by Raleigh, North Carolina’s WRAL this week.
Engineering’s water research collaboration featured in International Filtration News
August 6, 2024
A materials testing study being piloted at Elon in collaboration with Duke University’s Center for WaSH-AID, Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company and Triangle Environmental Health Initiative was featured in the July-August edition of International Filtration News.
Hwayeon Ryu named EDGE Foundation Mary Beth Ruskai Fellow
July 19, 2024
Ryu, an associate professor of mathematics, is an inaugural recipient of the Mary Beth Ruskai Research Fund for Women, administered by the Sylvia Bozeman and Rhonda Hughes EDGE Foundation.
Joel Karty named global fellow by the University of St. Andrews
July 18, 2024
Professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Elon’s inaugural Sidney F. and Kathleen Jackson Professor, Karty is among the first from an American institution to be named a St. Andrews Global Fellow (Education).
David McGraw honored for lifetime contribution to stage management
June 20, 2024
The Stage Managers Association will recognize McGraw and the biennial Stage Manager Survey he conducts at the Del Hughes Awards ceremony Oct. 28.
‘Alpha males’ dominant no more? Elon-led research shows preference for prestige, women leaders
June 7, 2024
Across multiple studies, Assistant Professor of Psychology Adi Wiezel and collaborators at Arizona State University found that people still stereotype leaders as dominant males but prefer female leaders and those who rise to power through expertise.
13 projects awarded grants from Elon’s Fund for Excellence in the Arts & Sciences
June 3, 2024
The projects and programs span disciplines and include opportunities for community engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and interaction with Elon alumni.
Elon Vocal Scholars close successful first year with concert
May 24, 2024
The Elon Vocal Scholars is an audition-based program for talented singers from any major passionate about enriching and serving the community through singing.
Ahead of commencement address, Grace Ackermann ’24 reflects on value of Elon community
May 21, 2024
Grace Ackermann was selected to deliver a Message of Appreciation on behalf of the Class of 2024 at Elon’s commencement ceremonies, the first time a member of the graduating class has been invited to do so.