Articles by Owen Covington
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Registration for Class of 2020 graduation celebrations closes FRIDAY
June 30, 2021
Members of the Class of 2020 are invited back to campus Sept. 3-5 for an array of events to celebrate their accomplishments. Registration closes Friday, July 30.
Summer session combines academics, college prep for Elon Academy scholars
June 29, 2021
A modified two-week program offered these Alamance-Burlington School System high school students the opportunity to participate in academic seminars, gain insights into the college application process and offer each other support.
Huffington Post article about Juneteenth includes insights from Prudence Layne
June 29, 2021
The article about how to meaningfully celebrate the new national holiday included comments from Layne about how organizations and companies can avoid having their observances ring hollow.
Moseley Center, Smith Hall among campus renovation projects this summer
June 25, 2021
Following Commencement in May, the university launched a range of construction and renovation projects to bring needed upgrades to facilities on campus.
Randy Williams honored as a ‘Leader in Diversity’ by the Triad Business Journal
June 23, 2021
Williams, vice president and associate provost for inclusive excellence at Elon, was a member of the inaugural class of honorees recognized by the regional business publication.
Bacon, El Sallaly receive the CAA Leadership and Sport Excellence Award
June 22, 2021
The award recognizes one student-athlete in each of 19 CAA sports for representing the highest standards of teamwork, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship in athletic and academic achievements.
Zora Stephenson ’15 named NBC Sports basketball reporter for Tokyo Olympics
June 21, 2021
The former Elon women's basketball team captain who has served as the sideline reporter for the Milwaukee Bucks during the past two seasons, will continue with NBC Sports following the Olympic Games.
Tours of African-American Cultural Arts & History Center shed light on Black history in Alamance County
June 18, 2021
The tours for members of the Elon University community on Friday, June 18, were organized by Elon's Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education to recognize and celebrate the Juneteenth holiday this year.
Mockingbird research by Dave Gammon highlighted in Scientific American column
June 18, 2021
The column by David Rothenberg, who tapped into Gammon's expertise about mockingbird songs, was published by the esteemed scientific publication on June 18.
Elon Medallion recipient Ron Klepcyk honored for service to the Town of Elon
June 16, 2021
Klepcyk, who retired from Elon in 2015 after 37 years with the university, was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine and learned that the playground at Beth Schmidt Park has been renamed for him.