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Elon Poll: Support mixed in N.C. for vouchers, stem cell research
October 6, 2008
Support for school vouchers in North Carolina remains mixed, with no
majority of respondents in the latest Elon University Poll showing a
strong inclination either for or against such a program.
Elon Poll: North Carolinians blame GOP for economic woes
October 3, 2008
With nearly half of North Carolinians blaming the Republican Party for
current economic conditions nationwide, levels of support for both
the GOP and the Democratic Party in the 2008 presidential election have
drawn even among those living in the Tar Heel State, according to the
latest Elon University Poll.
“Fully Awake” to be screened in NYC, Spain
October 3, 2008
A film produced by elondocs, a documentary production program supported by the School of Communications at Elon University, will be screened
this month at the New York Museum of Modern Art and at the Guggenheim
Bilbao in Spain.
Elon Poll: North Carolinians support financial sector bailout
October 3, 2008
Forty-eight percent of North Carolinians support the federal
government’s efforts to assist banks and other financial institutions
on the verge of collapse, according to the latest Elon University Poll,
and more than half of respondents believe such aid will have a positive
impact on the economy.
Elon selected to form new national Leadership Coalition promoting liberal arts
September 30, 2008
Elon University is among 45 colleges and universities from across the United States chosen to form a national coalition called the Bringing Theory to Practice Project (BTtoP), dedicated to the advancement of a liberal
education.
Newsweek senior editor Jonathan Alter to speak Sept. 29
September 29, 2008
Bestselling author Jonathan Alter, a nationally recognized columnist for Newsweek and a
contributing correspondent to NBC News, comes to Elon University on Sept.
29 to talk about politics, the media and the upcoming
presidential campaign. In addition to his evening lecture, the public is invited to a question-and-answer opportunity at 4 p.m. in Whitley Auditorium.
Elon Poll: In N.C., GOP holds edge in presidential race
September 25, 2008
More than half of North Carolina residents have a favorable view of
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, whose marks are
much higher than those of Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama, according
to the latest Elon University Poll.
Elon Poll: Two out of three N.C. residents support offshore oil drilling
September 25, 2008
A majority of North Carolinians support offshore oil drilling
initiatives, and nearly four out of five respondents in the latest Elon
University Poll believe that supplies should be available exclusively
to people living in the United States – not sold to nations overseas.
Elon lecturer Martin Fowler publishes book on ethics and critical thinking
September 24, 2008
Critical thinking is not just private pondering, mental gymnastics, or
a bland set of teachable skills - it’s an activity that real people do
together in community, according to Martin Fowler, an Elon University
lecturer whose first book “The Ethical Practice of Critical Thinking”
examines the concept.