Articles by Owen Covington
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Elon’s Peace Corps prep program sees new leadership, expanded options
October 25, 2018
The program has seen continued growth and success in recent years, with Elon named as a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers by the service organization earlier this year. A fall kick-off celebration for the program will be held on Oct. 30.
Renovated, expanded McEwen Dining Hall now OPEN
October 24, 2018
Residential dining stations on the first floor of McEwen opened Thursday, Oct. 25, with Pei Wei and Village Juice Co. on the second floor of McEwen to open for dining on Nov. 7.
Rachel Brown: Hate speech depends upon 'us vs. them' mentality
October 24, 2018
An expert on counteracting hate speech and executive director of Project Over Zero, Brown drew from her experiences working with peace activists in Kenya during her Oct. 23 talk.
Hatcher interviewed for report on local broadcast news legend Lee Kinard
October 24, 2018
Anthony Hatcher, associate professor of communications, offered his thoughts on the impact of Lee Kinard, who spent more than five decades as a member of the news team at local CBS affiliate WFMY and died Oct. 20.
Husser offers insights for Washington Post article on climate change
October 24, 2018
Husser discussed the results of the most recent Elon Poll that asked about changes in opinions about climate change in the wake of several hurricanes and storms that devastated North Carolina.
First Gordon Professor in Entrepreneurship announced at Evening for Elon in New York City
October 24, 2018
The gathering for Elon alumni, parents and friends at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts shared in the announcement that Haya Ajjan has been selected as the first Sheldon and Christine Gordon Professor in Entrepreneurship.
EdTech highlights Elon's investment in wireless network technologies
October 23, 2018
The article by the higher education technology media outlet includes insights from Christopher Waters, assistant vice president for technology and chief information officer.
Mostafa Mesgari featured in Christian Science Monitor article on Wikipedia
October 23, 2018
The article that explores the success of the online platform features insights from Mesgari, assistant professor of management information systems.
Princeton Review names Elon a 'Green College'
October 23, 2018
The university has been recognized for a ninth year in a row as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada.
Elon physical therapy students attend National Student Conclave
October 23, 2018
Among the attendees at the annual conference was Kaylee Pobocik, a member of the Class of 2019 who was nominated for the director of membership on the APTA's National Student Board of Directors.