Articles by Owen Covington
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Passionately Curious: Janna Anderson on how technological changes impact society
February 13, 2019
Janna Anderson, professor of communications, was one of eight Elon faculty members featured this year in "Passionately Curious," the annual Elon University President's Report.
Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler offers insight into how children learn in Distinguished Scholar Lecture
February 13, 2019
The professor of psychology and director of the Center for Global Engagement discussed her research into how parents can guide their children and foster a spirit of inquiry, particularly as they learn in natural contexts.
Elon theater production to commemorate one-year anniversary of Parkland shooting
February 13, 2019
The Department of Performing Arts is one of eight colleges and universities around the country to participate TODAY, in a staged reading of the play “Church & State” on the anniversary of the shooting.
Elon Club Hockey standout Nicholas Garfield '15 inducted into league Hall of Fame
February 13, 2019
As a defenseman, president and captain of Elon’s Club Hockey team, Garfield stood out with skills as a player and his role within the team as a leader and joins other top players in the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League's Hall of Fame.
In My Words: Government shutdown affected far more people than you think
February 12, 2019
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Associate Professor of Communications Amanda Sturgill offers a look at the extensive ripples the recent federal government shutdown had within the broader population. The column was published in The News & Record of Greensboro.
Elon to host 'Congress to Campus' on Feb. 18
February 12, 2019
The program, facilitated by the Stennis Center for Public Leadership and the nonprofit Former Members of Congress, brings former federal legislators to college campuses to discuss public service.
In My Words: 'Prisoner’s Dilemma' could offer future shutdown solution
February 12, 2019
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Professor of Biology Dave Gammon notes that a game theory commonly applied to animal behavior could offer insight into how to end government shutdowns. The column was published by The Times-News of Burlington and The Post & Courier of Charleston, S.C.
Elon Poll finds slim majority in N.C. support ending ABC monopoly on liquor sales
February 12, 2019
The poll, conducted in collaboration with the N.C. General Assembly Program Evaluation Division, also found that about half the state agrees with keeping ABC stores closed on Sunday.
Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler to deliver Distinguished Scholar lecture TODAY
February 11, 2019
Professor of psychology and director of the Center for Research and Global Engagement, Vandermaas-Peeler received the Distinguished Scholar Award in May 2018.
Passionately Curious: Haya Ajjan on how technology gives women entrepreneurs a voice
February 6, 2019
Ajjan, an associate professor of management information systems, was one of eight Elon faculty members featured this year in "Passionately Curious," the annual Elon University President's Report.