Articles by Owen Covington
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Elon experts offer insights into impact of the Rev. Billy Graham
February 22, 2018
Assistant Professor of Political Science Jason Husser and Associate Professor of Communications Anthony Hatcher offered their thoughts on the career of the Rev. Billy Graham, who died Feb. 21 at the age of 99.
Fuller inducted as president of National Association of College and University Chaplains
February 22, 2018
This is the second time University Chaplain Jan Fuller has headed the national group, which includes close to 200 members.
Elon ranked among top producers of Peace Corps volunteers
February 21, 2018
Among medium-sized colleges and universities, Elon ranked No. 16 for the number of Peace Corps volunteers it produced in 2017. Last year, Elon Law launched a new fellows program to help returned Peace Corps volunteers become lawyers.
Lee and Overman awarded Colonial Academic Alliance grant to support ‘Learning to Learn’ initiative
February 21, 2018
The $34,000 grant is from the Colonial Academic Alliance, which seeks to link the colleges and universities that make up the Colonial Athletic Association.
When the Rev. Billy Graham came to Elon
February 21, 2018
Rev. Billy Graham, the prominent pastor and evangelist from North Carolina who became a counselor to presidents, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, at his home in Montreat, N.C. at the age of 99.
Rozana Carducci named graduate director of Master of Arts in Higher Education Program
February 21, 2018
Carducci will provide academic leadership for Elon’s newest graduate degree program, with the inaugural cohort to enroll in the full-time, two-year program this fall.
Leadership Prize: Sarra Eddahiri ‘19 investigates mental health status of students in her native Tunisia
February 20, 2018
Eddahiri is using the support of the Leadership Prize to increasing mental health awareness among college students in her home country.
Elon to host student-organized benefit concert for Caribbean Island hurricane relief
February 19, 2018
“Helping Hands United: A Benefit Concert for Caribbean Island Hurricane Relief” will be held Friday, Feb. 23 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Danieley PARC.
Amy Allocco presents two invited lectures in India
February 19, 2018
An associate professor of religious studies, Allocco discussed her research on death rituals and gender at renowned universities.
Elon University named a top producer of Fulbright students
February 19, 2018
Elon is featured on the annual list of American master’s-level institutions whose graduates received Fulbright student awards for 2017-18.