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The Times-News features oral history work of the Power + Place Collaborative
July 31, 2023
Founded in 2020, he Power and Place Collaborative is a partnership between Elon, the African American Cultural Arts and History Center and the Mayco Bigelow Center and strives to preserve and present stories from and about the people, places and moments of Alamance County’s Black communities.
In My Words: Quickdraw Uber killing shows need for more firearms restrictions
July 26, 2023
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Professor of English Rosemary Haskell writes about the need for new gun restrictions in light of the recent shooting death of an Uber driver. The column was published by the Greenville (N.C.) Daily Reflector and The Daily Advance in Elizabeth City, N.C.
WRAL TechWire highlights Imagining the Internet Center’s findings about evolution of digital technology
July 25, 2023
The analysis by contributing writer Jen McFarland highlighted the findings of the center's most recent report, which focused on the opinions of experts about whether the evolution of digital technology and how humans use digital systems will be beneficial or detrimental on the whole.
Elon University welcomes new Athletics Director Jennifer Strawley
July 21, 2023
The university hosted a press conference at Schar Center on Friday, July 21, to introduce Jennifer Strawley to the community as the institution’s 20th director of athletics.
CAA changes conference name to Coastal Athletic Association
July 20, 2023
The move follows the addition of new members to the conference and a new vision for the CAA.
The Washington Post features profile of Rebecca Todd Peters
July 20, 2023
The profile focused on the advocacy of the professor of religious studies to encourage religious institutions to talk more about abortion.
Elon earns accolades for global engagement, experiential learning in 2024 Fiske Guide
July 13, 2023
The new edition of the popular college guide highlights Elon's commitment to engaged learning and its strong community.
Charlotte Business Journal offers insights from Dave Bockino on NBA media rights
July 12, 2023
Bockino, an associate professor of sport management, offered an analysis about how the new owners of the Charlotte Hornets could approach media rights from a revenue standpoint.
Miami Herald published op-ed by Damion Blake on Haiti’s democracy
July 12, 2023
In the column, Blake details a number of steps that could help restore faith in the country's democratic institutions.
Death of former dean and Elon Medallion recipient Jennings Berry ’50
July 12, 2023
Berry served Elon for 37 years in a range of roles including associate professor, registrar, dean of men, dean of students and director of academic advising.