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UPDATED: University community invited to upcoming events about war in Ukraine
February 28, 2022
The first event is a discussion Monday night with political scientists specializing in Russian and eastern Europe.
Elon faculty, staff members receive IN/CO grant from the Colonial Academic Alliance to support community-based learning efforts
February 24, 2022
This two-year award will support multi-institutional work to better prepare students and institutions to develop and sustain community-based learning initiatives.
UPDATED: Safia Swimelar, Jason Kirk offer insights on Ukraine crisis in WXII interviews
February 23, 2022
The professors of political science were interviewed by WXII anchor Kenny Beck for the segment focused on the latest in Ukraine.
Jill Auditori is featured in Times-News article on how to get involved with local governments
February 18, 2022
The Feb. 17 article focuses on how Alamance County residents can be more involved in their communities through local government.
Elon Poll: Younger N.C. attorneys see need for changes in state’s legal system
February 15, 2022
The survey of N.C. attorneys under the age of 45 also found that most believe being an attorney allows them to make society a better place, with more than half at least somewhat interested in seeking political office.
Damion Blake provides insight on Jamaican gang trial for Reuters
February 14, 2022
Blake, associate professor of political science and policy studies, is featured in the Feb. 14 article from Reuters.
Twelve Elon scholars named semifinalists for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
January 31, 2022
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 1,900 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.
With support from $300,000 grant, Elon’s Freedom Scholars to welcome area high school students in summer 2022
December 16, 2021
The year-long program will foster civic engagement, reflect on ideals of democracy and freedom, and increase college access for Alamance County high school seniors. It is funded by a $300,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation.
Turning Out: Voting by Elon University students jumped in 2020
November 2, 2021
Elon students cast ballots at a rate higher than the national average during the 2020 elections and were significantly more engaged in the election than they were four years before.
Miami Herald article on Haitian gangs includes insights from Damion Blake
October 29, 2021
An associate professor of political science, Blake has done extensive research on violence and organized crime.