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In My Words: It’s time to remove memorials that erase our past
September 7, 2017
Raj Andrew Ghoshal, assistant professor of sociology, writes in this column for the Elon University Writers Syndicate that Confederate monuments have failed in accurately reflecting history and as moral symbols.
Irons offers insights for discussion about Confederate statues, race relations
September 1, 2017
Charles Irons, professor of history, was recently cited in an article about the Confederate statue debate that ran in more than 30 media outlets, and he participated in a panel discussion about local race relations that generated media coverage.
Elon academic programs earn recognition in 2018 USA Today and College Factual “Best Colleges” ranking
August 30, 2017
Elon University earns 35 badges for excellence in rankings based on the outcomes of a college education. The rankings were released by USA Today, College Factual and Google News.
In My Words: Shine the light of journalism on white supremacists
August 24, 2017
Associate Professor of Communications Rich Landesberg writes in this column for the Elon Writers Syndicate that now is the time to support journalists so they can keep the spotlight on white supremacists.
In My Words: Learn the science before passing judgment on human genetic modification
August 24, 2017
Associate Professor of Biology Dave Gammon writes about advances in the modification of the human genome, and how best to process the implications.
In My Words: Dispatches from the front
August 22, 2017
Religious Studies Professor Jeffrey C. Pugh writes about his experience as a counterprotestor in Charlottesville, Virginia, the hatred he experienced and what he believes was driving it.
Playbill recognizes Elon as one of its 'Broadway Top 10'
August 22, 2017
The venerable performing arts publication listed Elon as one of the 10 most represented colleges on Broadway during the 2017-18 season.
Phi Beta Kappa publication highlights 'Read on Elon' program
August 16, 2017
"Read on Elon" is a program sponsored by Elon University's Phi Beta Kappa chapter that brings together students, faculty and staff to read and discuss a selection of books.
The Conversation: End-to-end encryption isn't enough security for 'real people'
August 15, 2017
Professor of Computing Sciences Megan Squire writes about how a move to ban systems that totally encrypt messages from sender to recipient threatens access to the best security mechanisms. Originally published by The Conversation, the article has appeared in Scientific American, the San Francisco Chronicle, Phys.org and other media outlets.
News & Observer series on jail deaths features insights from Elon's Jones
August 11, 2017
Jonathan Jones is the director of the N.C. Open Government Coalition and an instructor in the School of Communications.