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Barbara Miller co-authors introductory stats book

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Communications associate professor helps write "Introductory Statistics: A Conceptual Approach Using R," a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students.

Sophomore mathematics majors named Elon Noyce Scholars

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Lauren Johnson and Sarah Neuhauser will each receive $21,900 annual scholarships for their junior and senior years as they also work toward teacher licensure.

Admissions tour leads to life-changing moment

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Tour guide Rachel Southmayd '13 thought she was setting off on a typical campus tour. But her boyfriend, a fellow Admissions tour guide, had a surprise in store.

New book encourages peer mentoring in higher education

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Peter Felten, executive director of Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning, co-authored a guide for colleagues at any college to build stronger relationships.

Faculty & staff honored at annual awards banquet

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Elon University employees on May 15 celebrated teaching, scholarship, service and mentoring at a program in Alumni Gym.

Elon employees surpass Faculty/Staff Campaign giving records

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Sixty-six percent of Elon University employees this year made gifts to the institution in support of student scholarships, athletics programs and more.

Elon sophomore wins Boren Scholarship

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Omolayo Ojo’s $10,000 award covers her expenses to study in Senegal for the fall semester as she conducts Lumen Prize research on African emigrants to the United States.

Max Negin nabs Emmy for work at London Olympics

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It's the fourth Emmy win for the Communications professor, who's been a part of three NBC Olympic Games teams.

ELONTHON leaders present check to Duke Children’s Hospital

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New communication strategies and a jump in participation helped the annual student-led fundraising event more than double from last year its gift amount to the Children’s Miracle Network.

Connect with Commencement 2013 through social media

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Whether you're on campus or away from Elon, you can use social media to interact with the university this Commencement season.

Periclean Scholar-supported health clinic expands this summer

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A medical provider in India will be able to better train workers in facilities under construction thanks to a partnership with Elon University and a Turkish city vying to host Expo 2020.

Elon students covering Internet policy talks in Geneva

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An Elon team is conducting survey research at two major technology forums in Switzerland.

Too much to pack? Donate through “Don’t Trash It!”

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Elon University is partnering with community organizations to collect items for donation at the end of the year as students move out.

In My Words: Don't turn a blind eye to evil in Syria

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In a newspaper guest column, Assistant Professor Haya Ajjan, urges the international community to take action to stop the violence in her war-torn home nation.

Ceremony honors Elon Academy graduating scholars

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Alamance County high school seniors taking part in Elon University’s college access and success program were recognized Thursday for their achievements.

Alumnus shares career insight, advice via Skype with music class

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Tom Mullen ’00 paid a ‘virtual’ visit May 7 to students in Clay Stevenson’s Survey of Music Business class.

Blake Thompson '13 Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

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The Phoenix football player has received the award for post-grad study in a sports-related program.

Elon senior curates exhibit on local Native Americans

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Anthropology major Erin Mellett researched and organized an exhibit on the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation that opens May 9 at the Mebane Historical Museum.

Lumen Scholar identifies key traits of successful attorneys

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In a series of interviews with lawyers and career specialists, Sarah Kowalkowski '13 pinpoints the characteristics of students who thrive in law school - and then their profession.

Convocation speakers advocate for multi-faith dialogue

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In an event moderated by Lara Logan of "60 Minutes," six spiritual leaders urged Elon students to intentionally interact with people of various faith traditions.

'Pie Your Professor' whips up cash to cream cancer

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Alpha Phi Omega's annual College Coffee fundraiser for the American Cancer Society gives students stress relief with the approach of final exams.

In My Words: The first steps toward healing involve remembering

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Assistant Professor Jason Husser writes in a newspaper column about his childhood home's plan to honor a black sheriff's deputy slain in the 1960s.

The Rev. Joseph Parkes to deliver 2013 Baccalaureate address

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Parkes, a founder of Cristo Rey New York High School and chairman of the Cristo Rey Network board, visits Elon University on May 24 for the Commencement week program.

Spring 2013: "I Am Elon" with David Brown '13

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For David Brown, Elon not only provided a place to grow intellectually but also personally. Read his story in this installment of "I Am Elon."

Elon sophomore receives 2013 Ward Family Learning in Action Award

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Amber Schmiesing will use the award to take part in the "Elon in LA" program and a new "Dance for the Camera" course.

Career Moves: Staff & faculty advice lead to PR internship

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Strategic communications major Edith Veremu '13 sought guidance from the Student Professional Development Center when applying for internships.

Alumni documentary a finalist in Student Academy Awards competition

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A film by Dan Koehler '12 and Liv Dubendorf '12 will compete against eight other finalists in documentary category.

Construction set to begin on Scott Studios

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Designs are complete for Elon's new performing arts facility at the Francis Center.

Elon named a top university for professional sales education

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The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business sales program is recognized for preparing and placing top talent in professional selling roles.

College of Arts & Sciences recognizes outstanding alumni

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Mark J. Brewin ’08, David Fuhr ’00 and Erin Krupa ’02 are the recipients of the 2013 Elon College Distinguished Alumni Awards.