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In My Words: Checking facts is not enough
October 6, 2020
In this latest offering from the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Associate Professor of Journalism Amanda Sturgill focuses on how public officials often use deceptive language or specious arguments to distort the truth. It draws from her new book, “Detecting Deception: Tools to Fight Fake News,” published in August.
Election 2020 offers unique opportunity for Elon students, faculty and staff to work at the polls
October 6, 2020
Elon won't be holding classes on Election Day this year, and has expanded its volunteer leave policy, which means members of the campus community could be assisting with voting efforts on Nov. 3.
Kathleen Stansberry addresses conspiracy theories linked to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis
October 5, 2020
The assistant professor of strategic communications offered analysis in a recent Rolling Stone article examining why conspiracy theories about Trump and COVID-19 have gained significant traction on social platforms.
Zen teacher joins Truitt Center as community affiliate
October 5, 2020
Sandy Gentei Stewart is serving in a new role as Zen mentor advising and supporting Iron Tree Blooming, a student-led meditation club on campus founded in the Renzai Zen tradition.
Elon community calls out racism, hate in ‘Take Back Our Streets’ event
October 2, 2020
The student-led demonstration brought the campus community together to speak out against racism and hate and call for change.
Elon Law scholar presents on intersection of COVID-19 and trade secrecy
October 2, 2020
Professor David S. Levine outlined the ways in which legal scholars and medical practitioners must better understand how intellectual property laws can help - or hinder - the pursuit of therapeutics and vaccines.
Mark Cryan Published Article on Appalachian League Restructuring
October 1, 2020
Mark Cryan recently published a new article in the baseball industry online magazine Ballpark Digest about dramatic changes on tap for the local minor league.
Biochemistry course tracks emerging COVID-19 science, treatments
October 1, 2020
CHM 355 students are learning medical and pharmaceutical science by following virology research and medical breakthroughs in real-time
Rosemary Haskell publishes review of novel by Senegalese author Fatou Diome
September 30, 2020
Professor of English Rosemary Haskell's review of Les Veilleurs de Sangomar (The watchmen of Sangomar), the latest novel by Senegalese novelist Fatou Diome, appeared in the Fall 2020 number of World Literature Today.
Megan Squire offers insights for NBC News report on extremist group following presidential debate
September 30, 2020
The report followed Tuesday night's presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden during which Trump was asked about disavowing white supremacist groups.