Elon professor named president-elect of N.C. Music Teachers Association
Victoria Fischer Faw, professor of music at Elon, has been named president-elect of the N.C. Music Teachers Association.
faculty & staff - grants & honors
Religious studies professor awarded American Academy of Religion Grant
The grant will help fund his project, "On the Edge: Launching a Regional Interdisciplinary Symposium in the Southeast.”
Elon faculty contribute to Teagle-funded grant for improving teaching in the humanities
As part of the “Collaborative Humanities Redesign Project” (CHRP), a three-year interdisciplinary, cross-campus initiative funded by Teagle Foundation, faculty from Elon, Park and Rockhurst universities and the University of Kansas came together for the third time this September to collaborate on instructional design with the goal to enhance teaching in the humanities.
Assistant director of applications technologies wins prestigious Acorn Accolade
Heather Hutchings, August recipient of Acorn Accolade, is praised for her innovation in Colleague, OnTrack, and Informer, as well as dedication to inclusiveness.
Six months in Guatemala gives Elon professor insights into challenges facing at-risk youth
Professor Carmen Monico's work in Guatemala was funded through a Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award.
Kevin Boyle's book wins honorable mention in N.C. Poetry Society Competition
Boyle will read with the three other winners of the contest in Southern Pines on Sept. 17.
Heather Scavone receives N.C. Department of Health and Human Services grant
The grant will support the Refugee Assistance Program at the Elon University School of Law.
Five presented with Elon University's highest honor — the Elon Medallion
Elon President Leo M. Lambert bestowed the university's highest honor upon five retired faculty and staff members for their meritorious service to the university.
Elon professor receives $112,000 grant for institute on philosophical approaches to sexual violence
The grant from the National Endowment of the Humanities will support a two-week institute directed by Professor Ann J. Cahill in the department of philosophy.
Acorn Accolade received by Stefanie Poe
Stefanie Poe, campus technology support lead at Elon, is the July recipient of the Acorn Accolade award.
Amanda Tapler and Resa Walch awarded American College Health Foundation grant
The grant is for the project titled "Jumpstarting a Multi-Year Health Promotion Project through Connections and Collaborations."
Patricia Burns receives French-American Cultural Exchange Foundation grant
The grant will help support the inaugural Tournées Film Festival at Elon.
Joel Harter and the Truitt Center awarded Interfaith Leadership Lab grant
The grant will help fund Ripple 2017, a conference to focus on the theme of "Mindfully Plural."
Mary Knight-McKenna Awarded Impact Alamance Grant
The grant will allow the associate professor of education to work with two Elon professors on finding strategies that are helpful, culturally relevant and easy for families to use to foster their infant's language development.
Elon embraces the National Week of Making
Members of the Elon family - from students to alumni to faculty - were out in the world from N.Y. to D.C. making strides during the National Week of Making.
Acorn Accolade received by Greg Colby
Greg Colby, systems infrastructure architect for Elon, has been chosen as the June recipient for the Acorn Accolade award.
Paul Crenshaw wins Pushcart literary award
An essay by the English faculty member was selected for a 2017 Pushcart Prize, which honors the best literature published in small presses.
Paul Parsons elected ACEJMC vice president
Parsons and new president Peter Bhatia, who is editor of The Cincinnati Enquirer, will begin their roles in September.
Poulson, Weller earn NCACPA Outstanding Conference Speaker award
The North Carolina Association of CPAs recognized accounting professors Linda Poulson and Paula Weller for their presentation, “Improving Student Writing Skills in Accounting.”
Stephanie Baker White selected to attend academy
Stephanie Baker White, assistant professor of public health studies, and Ann Meletzke, executive director of Healthy Alamance, were selected to participate in the Community-Based Participatory Research Partnership Academy.
CATL Announces 2016-17 Diversity Infusion Project grant recipients
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning announces the recipients of the 2016-17 Diversity Infusion Project grants.
Chad Awtrey receives 2016 Beginning Faculty Teaching Award from the Southeastern Section of the Mathematical Association of America
Mathematics faculty member recognized for outstanding teaching and mentoring
Jeff Clark elected chair of Southeastern Section of the Mathematical Assocation of America
The professor of mathematics was elected at the annual meeting of the section at its business meeting on March 26.
Thomas Henricks honored by Association for the Study of Play/American Association for the Child's Right to Play
North Carolina Campus Compact receives $30,000 grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Rodney Parks receives $50,000 grant from AACRAO/NASPA
Elon’s senior associate registrar elected vice president for state association, wins scholarship
Amanda Tapler and Resa Walch receive American College Health Foundation Grant
March Acorn Accolade awarded to programmer Terrance Copling
The Acorn Accolade Technology Award of Excellence recognizes one technology employee each month for exemplary service to Elon.
Tina Kissell serves on board of NC Association of Higher Education and Disability
Live Oak Communications recognized with two ADDY awards
Elon University’s student-run strategic communications agency captured two student awards at the Triangle AdFed’s 2016 American Advertising Awards Gala. The event was held on Feb. 18 in downtown Durham.
Trustees approve faculty promotions and tenure
Elon University trustees have granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members. The action came at the board's spring meeting, which was held on campus Feb. 26-27, 2016.
Dr. Carol Smith Receives SHAPE America Southern District Honor Award
Dr. Carol Smith, Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance receives Honor Award for her meritorius contributions to the fields of physical education, health education, recreation and dance.
Paula Patch elected to executive board of Council of Writing Program Administrators
Paula Patch, senior lecturer in English and coordinator of the College Writing program at Elon, has been elected to a three-year term on the executive board of the Council of Writing Program administrators, a national association of faculty with professional responsibilities for directing writing programs.
Elaine Durr receives professional certification
Elaine Durr, director of sustainability, has earned the Certified Sustainability Professional designation through the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP-CSP).
Ben Evans awarded Biotechnology Grant
Associate Professor Ben Evans has received funding from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center for equipment which will facilitate his research in magnetic hyperthermia therapeutics.
Jeff James receives technology award
The Acorn Accolade Technology Award of Excellence recognizes one I&CT employee each month for exemplary work.
Frances Ward-Johnson elected to second term on national honor society board
The associate professor of communications was reelected in November at the National Communication Association’s annual convention.
CATL announces Fall Teaching & Learning Grant recipients
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning announces the recipients of Fall Teaching and Learning Grants.
Scott Wolter receives Applied Quantum Technologies Grant
Chris Fulkerson serves three years on EDUCAUSE's Hawkins Leadership Council
SEM students, faculty make strong showing at state convention
During the annual NCAAHPERD-SM Convention, sport and event management majors Taylor Barclay ’15 and Kelly Siewers ’17 received undergraduate scholarships, Sophie Kane ’17 captured first place in the video resume competition, and a team of five students competed in a case challenge provided by the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Service Desk Team Lead Ryan Gay awarded Acorn Accolade
The Acorn Accolade Technology Award of Excellence recognizes one IT employee each month for exemplary work.
Claudia Sparks receives Technology Award
The Acorn Accolade Technology Award of Excellence recognizes one IT employee each month for exemplary work.
Three faculty members named CATL Scholars
The three professors will work on projects that support student learning across disciplines, including in Sociology classes, beginning French courses, and Political Science classes.
Denise Hill named to APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council
The School of Communications instructor will assist a specialty group within the council, providing top-tier guidance to clients facing communications challenges.
Chad Fogleman receives Campus Election Engagement Project grant
Diane Horton to serve as program and outreach coordinator for Elon MBA in RTP, MSM programs
Horton will provide administrative assistance for the graduate programs.
CATL announces Summer 2015 Teaching & Learning Grant recipients
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning announces the recipients of summer Teaching and Learning Grants.
Rob Springer named president of the North Carolina Association for Institutional Research
Elon's executive director for institutional effectiveness has been appointed president of the state's professional association for institutional research professionals.
