Articles by Owen Covington
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Summer work on Inn at Elon, LaRose Student Commons moves projects forward
August 6, 2019
The university’s two largest construction projects now underway have made significant progress during the summer, as crews have tackled smaller-scale construction projects as well.
Princeton Review names Elon the nation’s “best-run college” with the #1 “most beautiful campus” and the #2-ranked study abroad program
August 5, 2019
The 2020 edition of “The Best 385 Colleges” guide also recognized Elon’s career services programs, residential facilities and performing arts productions.
Megan Squire offers insights into online extremism in the wake of El Paso shooting
August 5, 2019
A professor of computer science, Squire has extensively examined the connections that extremists and hate groups make online.
New research shows ability to control soft robots with light, magnets
August 5, 2019
Ben Evans, associate professor of physics, is part of a research team looking into developing the new technology that could have application in the biomedical and aerospace fields.
Rolling Stone article on conspiracy-driven domestic terrorism includes insights from Stansberry
August 2, 2019
Kathleen Stansberry, assistant professor of strategic communications, offered analysis about the danger that comes with the spread of conspiracy theories, particularly on social media.
Husser cited in article about impact of 2017 tax cuts on states won by Trump
July 31, 2019
The article from McClatchy's Washington Bureau found that most of the states that President Donald Trump won in 2016 fared better than the national average.
Elon University Poll focuses on high-impact experiences in college, writing skills
July 31, 2019
The survey, conducted with the Center for Engaged Learning at Elon, gathered input from close to 1,600 recent U.S. college graduates about meaningful experiences during college, and skills they acquired while seeking a degree.
In My Words: The wrong way to fix social media
July 26, 2019
In this opinion column published by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Elon Law Associate Dean and Professor Enrique Armijo writes about moderating content on the internet.
In My Words: On July 20, 1969, the earth orbited the moon
July 25, 2019
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Associate Professor of Communications Tom Nelson recalls his experience watching the moon landing 50 years. ago. The column was published in The Daily Progress of Charlottesville, Va.
Kiplinger names Elon University a top-30 Best College Value in the nation
July 24, 2019
The 2019 ranking places Elon among the nation’s top 30 private universities that combine academic excellence and affordability.