Articles by Owen Covington
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Comedian Ron Funches to perform at Elon on April 10
April 3, 2019
The stand-up comic, who recently garnered attention with the premiere of his Comedy Central special "Giggle Fit," will perform in Alumni Gym at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10.
Instructions for students taking part in Spring Convocation's line of march
April 2, 2019
The Office of Cultural and Special Programs is communicating the following information to seniors, President's List and Dean's List honorees planning to process at Spring Convocation at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4.
Phi Beta Kappa inducts new members
April 2, 2019
An April 1 dinner and ceremony included an address by Paula Stephan, a professor of economics at Georgia Southern University who is a Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar.
Seibring selected as CAA Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
April 1, 2019
The honor follows men's basketball senior Tyler Seibring's selection as a three-time Academic All-American.
Economist Paula Stephan to speak April 2 on how economics shape science
April 1, 2019
A professor of economics at Georgia State University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, Stephan will speak at 5 p.m. in LaRose Digital Theatre in the Koury Business Center through the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Program.
Ann Bullock featured in WFDD report on N.C. teacher shortages
March 29, 2019
Bullock, dean of the School of Education, talked with WFDD reporter Keri Brown for a segment on how the state is looking at ways to address the shortage.
Q&A: Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard weighs in on global economy, women in leadership
March 29, 2019
Gillard, who will deliver the Baird Lecture at Elon's Spring Convocation on April 4, offers her take on a variety of topics in advance of her visit to the university.
The Conversation: Why the next terror manifesto could be even harder to track
March 27, 2019
In this piece written for The Conversation, Megan Squire, professor of computer science, offers insight into why it may become harder to fight hate online in the future. The article was published by the Houston Chronicle, the San Francisco Chronicle and other media outlets around the country.
Elon ranks among top producers of Peace Corps volunteers for second year
March 26, 2019
Bosch appointed to Student Life dean position
March 26, 2019
Matthew Antonio Bosch has been named dean of student inclusive excellence, effective June 1.