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New York Times features Squire in report on election misinformation
October 14, 2020
Professor of Computer Science Megan Squire offered insight for a New York Times article about misinformation circulating about the upcoming election and mounting tensions across the country.
In My Words: Civil discourse needed now more than ever
October 7, 2020
In this column published in the Burlington Times-News, Dean Rochelle Ford writes about the need for reasoned debate and respectful dialogue during this time.
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.
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.
Moseley gift names first building in university’s new Innovation Quad; enhances scholarship support
October 5, 2020
The lead gift, among the largest ever given to Elon, by Furman ‘56 and Susan Moseley will name IQ One and marks a significant step forward in the launch of facilities that will house Elon’s engineering and STEM programs.
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.
Carolina Business Review: President Book discusses ‘assault on college financing’
September 29, 2020
President Connie Ledoux Book was joined by leaders from Furman University, Elizabeth City State University, the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal and the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education to talk about the financial fallout from COVID-19.
Elon faculty member, students featured in FOX News report on U.S. Senate race
September 16, 2020
Jason Husser, associate professor of political science and policy studies, and the presidents of Elon's College Democrat and College Republican organizations appeared in a FOX News story about the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina.
Elon named #2 National University for Excellence in Teaching in new U.S. News & World Report rankings
September 14, 2020
For the second year in a row, Elon is ranked among the top 100 National Universities in the leading “Best Colleges” guide.
Prudence Layne featured in HuffPost article about capitalizing the word ‘Black’
September 8, 2020
Associate Professor of English Prudence Layne was among writers and language experts interviewed around capitalizing 'Black' and 'White.'