Articles by Owen Covington
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Elon University announces lineup for 2024-25 Speaker Series
July 30, 2024
Among those visiting will be environmentalist and author Leah Thomas, columnist Arthur C. Brooks, retired U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, historian and author Jonathan Eig, decorated combat pilot Vernice Armour and Phi Beta Kappa leader Frederick M. Lawrence.
Summer Reflections: What students are saying about SURE
July 29, 2024
Students participating in Elon's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) offer their thoughts about what the opportunity means to them.
In My Words: A crime boom? Politicians are misleading us.
July 26, 2024
In this column published by the Charlotte Observer, the Raleigh News & Observer and the Durham Herald-Sun, Associate Professor of Sociology Raj Ghoshal counters many of the assertions politicians are making about crime in the United States.
Ilyssa Salomon shares perspectives with FOX8 about surgeon general’s call for social media warning
July 26, 2024
Salomon, an assistant professor of psychology, spoke with the local FOX affiliate about what the surgeon general is proposing and what impact it may have.
How will AI affect this year’s elections? Husser, Rainie share insights with FOX8
July 24, 2024
Elon Poll Director Jason Husser and Lee Rainie, director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center, talked with FOX8's Bob Buckley about how expanding AI capabilities could influence the political sphere.
WFMY features insights from Carrie Eaves on presidential campaign fundraising efforts
July 24, 2024
Eaves, associate professor of political science and policy studies, talked with the CBS affiliate following the announcement that President Biden would not run for re-election.
NewsNation features insights from Lee Rainie on AI and political websites
July 23, 2024
Rainie, director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center, talked with the national news outlet about AI-driven election content.
Elon’s Power + Place Collaborative featured in AAC&U magazine
July 22, 2024
The article highlighting how the collaborative initiative is documenting and elevating stories from Alamance County communities was published in Liberal Education, the magazine of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.
Elon University announces new platform for campuswide ticketing services
July 22, 2024
An industry leader, Ticketmaster will provide event ticketing products and services for Elon Athletics, Cultural Programs and Events, and other campus partners.
Jason Husser examines impact of assassination attempt on presidential election for Queen City News
July 19, 2024
Husser, director of the Elon University Poll and professor of political science, spoke with a Queen City News reporter about how the attempt on Donald Trump's life could impact the race.