Tech exec offers lessons in data-driven entrepreneurship, and ‘how to speak search engine’

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations

A native North Carolinian, Owen Covington joined the staff of Elon University in 2016 after spending 17 years in the field of journalism as a reporter and editor for daily and weekly news outlets in North Carolina and Kentucky. As assistant vice president for strategic communications and media relations,… Read More

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Tech exec offers lessons in data-driven entrepreneurship, and ‘how to speak search engine’

September 23, 2016

Christian Ward, executive vice president of partnerships with location data platform Yext, spoke at the Koury Business Center on Sept. 22 as part of the C. Ashton Newhall Endowed Lecture Series.

Elon professor's new book amplifies the voices of the world's aid workers

September 22, 2016

"Aid Worker Voices" by Tom Arcaro draws from survey responses from more than 1,000 aid workers stationed around the world.

Fall Convocation with Pulitzer Prize winner Bob Woodward – TODAY

September 21, 2016

Tickets are now on sale at the Center for the Arts Box Office for a Fall Convocation that features the acclaimed journalist.

ELON POLL: Trump and Clinton virtually tied in NC with racial and gender gaps among likely voters

September 20, 2016

The survey of registered voters in North Carolina was conducted by the Elon University Poll from Sept. 12 through Sept. 16.

N.C. voters oppose HB2, razor-thin margins in governor, U.S. Senate races

September 19, 2016

The survey of registered voters in North Carolina was conducted Sept. 12-16, 2016.

Elon Poll featured in news report on first-time voters

September 17, 2016

The segment aired Thursday, Sept. 15, on WFMY News2.

Phoenix Cup energy conservation competition underway

September 16, 2016

The Phoenix Cup competition demonstrates cumulative impact of individual habits.

Common Reading author Stevenson encourages change through proximity, empowerment

September 16, 2016

Attorney and author Bryan Stevenson's book "Just Mercy" is the common reading assignment for all first-year Elon students this academic year.

At 10th anniversary, the future of the Elon Academy looks bright

September 15, 2016

Supporters and participants in the Elon Academy celebrated the 10th anniversary of the college access and success program on Thursday, Sept. 15.

Call to Honor celebrates values of the Elon Honor Code

September 15, 2016

The Class of 2020 gathered in Alumni Gym on Thursday, Sept. 15, to make a commitment to the values upon which the Elon Honor Code is based.