Articles by Owen Covington
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Brooke Buffington selected to lead the Student Professional Development Center
July 27, 2021
With more than 20 years of experience in both industry and higher education, Buffington was selected following a national search.
Innovative internship program pairs Elon students with local nonprofits, businesses
July 27, 2021
Elon Interns Advance Alamance is providing students professional experience this summer with community organizations and business while offering support to the local community.
Dan Anderson to conclude service as vice president of university communications
July 26, 2021
Anderson, who joined Elon in 1998 as the head of the Office of University Relations, will transition into a new role as special assistant to the president and will focus on communications related to the Boldly Elon strategic plan and other special assignments.
Elon Athletics places 287 student-athletes on CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
July 22, 2021
All 17 Elon Phoenix teams were represented on the honor roll, which includes student-athletes who achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average during the semester or a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Class of 2025 students ‘Engage’ with campus, community through service
July 22, 2021
Eighteen members of the Class of 2025 spent close to a week at Elon during July participating in service work in the community and learning more about Elon as they prepare to begin their time at the university.
SURE showcases summer research achievements of Elon students, mentors
July 21, 2021
On Wednesday, 45 Elon students presented the progress they've achieved through two months of work as part of the annual Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.
In My Words: Holding our fire — A few ideas to cut down on risky encounters with guns
July 19, 2021
This column by Professor of English Rosemary Haskell distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate was published in the Greensboro News & Record, the Greenville Daily Reflector and the Rocky Mount Telegram.
Elon University announces Speaker Series lineup for 2021-22 academic year
July 8, 2021
Among those visiting Elon will be soccer star Carli Lloyd, actor BD Wong, astronaut and engineer Leland Melvin, and Elon President Emeritus Leo M. Lambert and Assistant Provost Peter Felten.
In My Words: This 4th of July, embrace your liberty
July 6, 2021
This column by Associate Professor of Journalism Amanda Sturgill was distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate and published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Burlington Times-News, the Greenville (N.C.) Daily Reflector and other media outlets.
Burlington Times-News report on health department spending includes insights from Stephanie Baker
July 1, 2021
Baker, an assistant professor of public health studies, commented on areas of public health where more investment is needed.