Articles by Owen Covington
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Statement from President Book about violence and rioting at the U.S. Capitol
January 7, 2021
President Connie Ledoux Book issued the following statement following the historic breach of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Elon to celebrate legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with January events
January 6, 2021
Service opportunities, gatherings and other special programs at Elon during January will commemorate the life and work of the late civil rights leader.
January 6 update from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley
January 6, 2021
This update comes as the university prepares to begin Winter Term and includes information about arrival testing and preparing for the new term. Vice President Dooley will provide weekly updates throughout the remainder of the academic year.
In My Words: Do not go gentle? Thoughts on retirement in high, and low, places
January 6, 2021
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Professor Rosemary examines how various leaders and society have answered the sometimes thorny question of when is the right time to retire. The column was published by the Burlington Times-News, the Greensboro News & Record, the Durham Herald-Sun and the Raleigh News & Observer.
In My Words: Resolved — I won’t contribute to fake news
January 5, 2021
In this article distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Associate Professor Amanda Sturgill writes about her resolution to do what she can to stem the spread of fake news. The article was published by the Burlington Times-News and the Greensboro News & Record.
In My Words: COVID vaccine may provide an end to this pandemic
January 5, 2021
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Professor Dave Gammon makes the case for the COVID-19 vaccine. The column was published by the Burlington Times-News, the Greensboro News & Record, the Lexington Dispatch and the Asheboro Courier-Tribune.
Lambert and Felten explore the power of ‘relationship-rich education’ in new book
January 4, 2021
The new work draws from a nationwide survey of college graduates and hundreds of in-person interviews with students and faculty to look at how human connections contribute to academic success.
20 from 2020: Highlights from the past year at Elon University
December 29, 2020
A look back at select sights from around campus during a unique year in the university's history.
Retired faculty member Colonel Frederic Watts Jr. dies
December 23, 2020
Watts served as a member of the political science faculty from 1972 to 1986.
Spirit of the Season: Holiday traditions with members of the Elon family
December 23, 2020
Each week during December, Elon is releasing a new video to highlight moments that make the winter season extra special.