Articles by Owen Covington
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The Conversation: How Lincoln's embrace of embalming birthed the American funeral industry
October 31, 2017
Assistant Professor of Communications Brian Walsh writes about how the founding of the modern funeral industry can be traced back to President Abraham Lincoln and his embrace of embalming.
Elon MBA named nation's #4 'best administered' program
October 31, 2017
The Princeton Review gives top marks to the MBA program of Elon's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
In My Words: Oct. 31 is also Reformation Day
October 31, 2017
Tom Nelson, associate professor of communications, writes in this column about the often overlooked history of Oct. 31 as Reformation Day.
Homecoming 2017: Elon community prepares to welcome back alumni, friends
October 31, 2017
Elon's campus will be teeming with activity Nov. 3-5 as alumni young and old return to the university to celebrate with music, sports, awards and fellowship.
Elon hosts 'State of the Region' discussion that highlights growth, challenges of N.C. economy
October 27, 2017
The Piedmont Triad Partnership's 'State of the Region' event on Oct. 27 was held in partnership with the Triad Business Journal, with Elon University serving as a host sponsor.
'Make student mentoring matter': Inside Higher Ed features Elon faculty insights
October 27, 2017
A column co-authored by Elon faculty members Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler and Paul Miller along with two colleagues from other institutions was featured Oct. 27
Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival returns TODAY
October 26, 2017
The annual festival by the Elon University Garden Studio Class is now in its ninth year and will be held at the Elon Community Garden.
New partnership creates New Zealand study abroad offering for Elon education students
October 25, 2017
Elon University has partnered with the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, and Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, for a semester-long experience for students in the School of Education.
Entrepreneur urges students to leverage design, art when innovating in business
October 25, 2017
Craig Dubitsky, founder of eos products and hello products, offered insights into what has driven his business ventures during the 2017 C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Lecture at Elon on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Salt life: Lumen Scholar explores salinity and growth in wetland ecosystems
October 24, 2017
Elon Lumen Scholar Mariana Kneppers ’18 is researching how changing global weather conditions might affect the future of native wetland plants.