Articles by Owen Covington
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Elon extends move-in period for fall semester to protect health and safety
July 7, 2020
The university is assigning students specific time slots to move into campus housing in August to promote physical distancing and ensure a smooth and healthy move-in process. A new information line about the university's Ready & Resilient efforts has also been established.
July 2 update from the Ready & Resilient Committee
July 2, 2020
The Ready & Resilient Committee provides details on a range of topics related to Fall semester.
Elon Poll finds most North Carolinians support mask mandate, but less worried about virus now
July 2, 2020
The survey of more than 1,400 North Carolina residents conducted June 24-25 focused on a range of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on the economy and personal lives.
Elon Poll finds North Carolinians split on return to K-12 classrooms in the fall
July 1, 2020
The survey of more than 1,400 state residents was conducted June 24-25 as Gov. Roy Cooper and state leaders prepare for a decision on reopening of K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elon names building in honor of Elon Medallion recipient Janice Ratliff
July 1, 2020
The naming effort began more than a year ago and was approved by the Board of Trustees in April. Ratliff, a native of Elon, served the university for more than three decades as a dedicated staff member and consistent mentor to students.
President Book calls for removal of Confederate monument in Graham
June 29, 2020
President Connie Ledoux Book was among a wide range of local educational, business, religious and government leaders who on Monday joined together to call for the removal of the monument from Courthouse Square in downtown Graham.
Updated: Message from Gerald Whittington about mutual aid response by Elon University Police in Graham
June 28, 2020
UPDATED June 29: This follow-up message sent to Elon faculty and staff on Monday, June 29, from Senior Vice President Gerald Whittington offers a response to feedback from members of the Elon community following Elon University Police's response to the Graham Police Department's request for assistance on June 27.
June 26 update from the Ready & Resilient Committee
June 26, 2020
The Ready & Resilient Committee provides details on a range of topics related to Fall semester.
#ElonBound: President Book, Vice President Zaiser to host ‘Elon Updates’ conversation on Thursday
June 24, 2020
This Facebook Live event for members of the Class of 2024 and prospective students as well as parents, and will provide a variety of updates about the fall semester, admissions events this summer and test-optional information.
Media feature leading role Hana Hawthorne ’22 is playing in local Black Lives Matter protests
June 23, 2020
The Baltimore Sun and Capital Gazette recently highlighted the work of Hawthorne to organize Black Lives Matter and anti-racism protests in Anne Arundel County in Maryland.