Articles by Owen Covington
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Schar Center update: Floor installed in main arena
July 2, 2018
The 5,100-seat, 160,000-square-foot facility will provide a premier gathering space for major campus events and serve as the new home for Elon's basketball and volleyball programs when it opens this year.
Frances Ward-Johnson named college dean at North Carolina A&T State University
June 28, 2018
Ward-Johnson, a North Carolina A&T alumna, has served in various leadership roles and as a faculty member during her 15 years at Elon.
CNBC article on 'Roseanne' reboot offers insights from Naeemah Clark
June 28, 2018
Clark, associate professor of communications, focuses on studying and teaching about economic, programming, and diversity issues related to the media and entertainment industries.
Elaine Durr, alumna featured in podcast on the 'Business Side of Green'
June 28, 2018
The podcast from the Renewable Now Network focused on sustainability efforts at Elon University with insights from Director of Sustainability Elaine Durr and Azzurra Catucci '18.
Elon hosts Alamance-Burlington School System Honors Institute
June 22, 2018
The Alamance-Burlington School System Honors Institute at Elon, a collaborative effort between the school system and Elon University, is providing a summer enrichment experience for talented and motivated students.
Elon Academy welcomes newest class of scholars with special College Coffee
June 18, 2018
Monday's gathering on Scott Plaza in front of the Alamance Building offered an opportunity to welcome new and returning members of the Elon Academy, the university's college access and success program for local high school students.
Phoenix sculpture installed outside Schar Center
June 18, 2018
The bronze and concrete sculpture was created by Burlington native Ed Walker with Carolina Bronze Sculpture of Seagrove.
In My Words: How Kilauea eruption fits into our geological heritage
June 15, 2018
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Dave Gammon provides historical context for the recent eruptions of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii.
Elon workshops help area teachers bring STEM into the classroom
June 13, 2018
Elon faculty members led a variety of workshops for local K-12 teachers on Wednesday, June 13, designed to help them integrate unique science, technology and mathematics concepts in their classes.
Husser offers insights on Amazon HQ2, economic incentives for New York Times article
June 13, 2018
The article for the New York Times UpShot section focuses on the lengths that cities go to when trying to land large economic development projects, and features comments from Jason Husser, director of the Elon University Poll and assistant professor of political science.