Page 18 of 23
Lumen Scholar researches new method to help struggling students
December 23, 2013
Elon University senior Leigh Iler developed strategies for a middle school tutoring program as she studied an emerging technique for deciding whether students require special education.
When death and the devil changed the history of music
November 15, 2013
Wesley Rose is using the Lumen Prize, Elon University’s top award for undergraduate research and creative achievement, to explain how a famous 19th century composer used mortality and superstition to shape the evolution of classical piano performances.
Lumen Scholar helps close 'gap' in scholarship on WWII leader
October 30, 2013
Claire Mayo's freshman survey course three years ago sparked an undergraduate research project that may one day lead her to become a top expert on former French leader Charles de Gaulle.
Lumen Prize project takes aim at Parkinson’s
September 30, 2013
Inspired in part by his grandmother’s fight against Parkinson’s disease, Elon University senior Andrew Fischer hopes his undergraduate research will be a small contribution to the elusive search for a cure to the degenerative neurological condition.
Elon scholarship highlighted in 2013 President's Report
September 6, 2013
President Leo M. Lambert's annual report features the work of 10 faculty members and 12 students.
Essays by Brett Evans '13 appear on Huffington Post, various listservs
August 8, 2013
A Lumen Scholar who researched elements of the Jain religion, Evans wrote the columns with the goal of contributing to public scholarship.
Summer 2013: "I Am Elon" with Cara McClain '14
August 1, 2013
For Cara McClain, a psychology major and Spanish and environmental studies minor, nature is a vital part of her life. Find out why in this installment of "I Am Elon."
John Hill '76 and Ali Deatsch '13 elected to Elon Board of Trustees
June 10, 2013
Hill, a longtime university supporter, currently serves as president of the Elon Alumni Board; Deatsch will serve a two-year term as a youth trustee.
Lumen Scholar identifies historical media biases of minorities
May 24, 2013
In addition to writing a research paper, Caitlin O’Donnell ‘13 created a website to educate the public on the ways women and people of color have previously been marginalized by the press.