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Graduate receptions offer a chance to reflect

The one-hour school receptions allowed students to introduce parents to faculty mentors, laugh with friends and share their plans for life after tomorrow’s Commencement ceremony.

Three’s a charm for sisters in Elon's Class of 2013

When Staci, Kristi and Suzanne Scott receive their degrees on May 25, they will be the first triplets to ever graduate from Elon University.

Elon’s marketing program named one of the nation's top 10

A Bloomberg Businessweek survey of undergraduate business students in the Class of 2013 ranked Elon’s program as one of the nation’s best.

LSB honors students for achievement in service

A ceremony recognizing 62 Martha and Spencer Love School of Business students who have earned a place on the LSB Honor Roll for Social Responsibility took place in LaRose Digital Theatre on May 6. 

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

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.

Idea Launchpad 2013 encourages entrepreneurship, innovation

Students from across campus shared their innovative and entrepreneurial ideas to compete for $800 in SEED money to take their ideas and make them a reality. 

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

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."

Beta Gamma Sigma inducts 41 new members 

The Elon University chapter of the international business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma inducted 41 members in a ceremony on May 1. 

Business leaders offer insight and advice on sustainability 

John B. Repogle, CEO and president of Seventh Generation, and Brett Smith, president and founder of Counter Culture Coffee spoke to students in a panel titled “Leading in the Collaboration Economy” on April 25. 

2013 Top 10 Under 10 award recipients honored

The 10 outstanding young alumni from the past decade were recognized during an April 20 ceremony on campus.

Elon named a top university for professional sales education

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

Alumni spearhead Spring Case Competition

Alumni working at Deloitte Consulting partnered with the Student Professional Development Center for the April 12 interdisciplinary event.

Elon names 2013 Lumen Scholars

The university's top award comes with $15,000 to support and celebrate academic and creative achievements.

LSB alumna shares international professional experience with business students

Hilary Corna ’07 visited Elon on April 21 and 22 to share her experiences of living and working abroad since graduation.

Love School of Business honors faculty & students

An annual program held April 18 celebrated the achievements and service of those involved with the business school, as well as the accomplishments of a distinguished alumnus.



MBA News Archives

Beta Gamma Sigma inducts 41 new members 

The Elon University chapter of the international business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma inducted 41 members in a ceremony on May 1. 

Dean Tadepalli profiled in Triad Business Journal

Love School of Business leader talks about his approach to business education.

Elon MBA students work to improve local businesses

MBA students in Professor John Burbridge’s Operations and Supply Chain class recently performed process improvement projects with three local businesses: Southland Electric, BuyMeCake and Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Elon MBA earns high marks in US News grad ranking
Elon rises in ranking of nation's best graduate business programs.
Das, DiRienzo publish paper on contagious nature of corruption
Tina Das, professor of economics, and Cassandra DiRienzo, associate professor of economics and associate dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, recently had their research exploring the contagious nature of corruption published.
Microsoft Office certification testing is now available at Elon University
Elon University is now officially setup as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification testing facility.
Engaging global commerce in Southeast Asia
Elon Law and MBA students traveled to Vietnam and Singapore in January to explore the dynamics of modern global trade.
Matthew Valle, Kevin O’Mara and Arthur Cassill publish article in the Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences
An article written by Matt Valle, professor of management, Kevin O'Mara, professor of management, and Art Cassill, the Wesley R. Elingburg Professor of Accounting, has been published in Volume 24, Issue 3 (2012) of the Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences.
Kevin O’Mara ends tenure as Academy of Business Education President
Kevin O’Mara, professor of management in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, ended his tenure as president of the Academy of Business Education (ABE) at the association’s recent 2012 conference in Charleston, S.C.
Sigma Iota Epsilon initiates new members and named runner-up chapter of the year
Elon’s Theta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon held its Fall 2012 initiation ceremony on November 1 in LaRose Digital Theatre.
Alumna named among top 120 women hospital and health system leaders to know
Bernadette Spong ’78 G’07 P’09 P’10, CFO of Rex Healthcare, was recently named to the Becker's Hospital Review list of "120 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know."
Elon MBA named nation’s #2 best administered program
The Princeton Review gives top marks to the MBA program of Elon's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
Lawrence Garber interviewed by IMT-Ghaziabad
Associate Professor of Marketing Lawrence Garber was recently interviewed about his use of game-play to teach marketing at the Institute of Management Technology in Ghaziabad, India.
Mary Gowan and co-author publish study on corporate social responsibiilty and organizaional attraction
Mary Gowan, professor of management in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, is the co-author of a study published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Business and Psychology.
Michael Rodriguez presents at AMA conference
Michael Rodriguez, assistant professor of marketing, served as a panelist at the American Marketing Association’s 2012 Summer Marketing Educators’ Conference on August 18.



Economics News Archives

Love School of Business honors faculty & students

An annual program held April 18 celebrated the achievements and service of those involved with the business school, as well as the accomplishments of a distinguished alumnus.

Omicron Delta Epsilon economics honorary society welcomes new members

Nineteen students were inducted into Elon’s Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) economics honorary society on Apr. 9 during the Spring Economics Banquet. 

Thomas Tiemann presents paper at Slavic Studies conference.
Thomas Tiemann, Jefferson Pilot Professor of Economics, presented a paper, "Soviet Central Planning and the Sizes of Cities," at the 51st annual meeting of the Southern Conference on Slavic Studies held in Greensboro, N.C., on March 21-23.
Economics students present research at conference
Several Elon economics students presented their research at the 20th annual Issues in Political Economy’s Conference on Undergraduate Research & Mentoring held Mar. 1-2 in Boston, Mass.
Tiemann, DeLoach commuting trends research featured in Chicago Tribune
Research conducted by Thomas Tiemann, Jefferson Pilot Professor of Economics, and Steve DeLoach, professor of economics, was featured this week in a Chicago Tribune article.
Study: Achievement gap unmoved by year-round schools
Assistant Professor Katy Rouse concludes that year-round calendars can save schools money but won’t help boost student academic scores.
Geis, Kurt Present at NAFSA: Association of International Educators Regional Conference
Paul Geis, associate director of study abroad, and Mark Kurt, assistant professor of economics, recently presented at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Bi-Regional Conference.
Katy Rouse publishes paper on year-round schooling and academic achievement
Katy Rouse, assistant professor of economics in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, recently published a paper titled, "The Impact of Year-Round Schooling on Academic Achievement: Evidence from Mandatory School Calendar Conversions."
Professors named Senior Faculty Research Fellows
Three prolific Elon University faculty scholars will receive funding and course reassignments to assist with their ongoing research.
Former U.S. comptroller: 'Grand bargain' needed on debt
David Walker told Elon students on Oct. 5 of a looming financial crisis that will impact their economic security should elected leaders not act.
Katy Rouse publishes paper on the academic impact of school crowding and policy response in Wake County, NC
Katy Rouse, assistant professor of economics in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, recently published a paper titled, "School crowding, year-round schooling, and mobile classroom use: Evidence from North Carolina."
Economics and psychology faculty publish paper with alum
Thomas Tiemann, Jefferson Pilot Professor of Economics, and Alan Scott, assistant professor of psychology, along with recent psychology and sociology graduate Katerine Atkins, have published a paper, "Sidewalks, Streets, and Walkability," in Spaces and Flows: An international journal of urban and extraurban studies.
Das, DiRienzo publish paper on ethno-linguistic fractionalization and tourism competitiveness
Tina Das, professor of economics, and Cassandra DiRienzo, associate professor of economics and associate dean of the Love School of Business, published a paper entitled “Tourism Competitiveness and the Role of Fractionalization.”
Das, DiRienzo publish research on terrorist risk and income
Tina Das, professor of economics, and Cassandra DiRienzo, associate professor of economics and associate dean of the Love School of Business, recently had their research about terrorist risk and income published.
Mark Kurt discusses NC’s unemployment rate
Mark Kurt, assistant professor of economics, spoke with the Associated Press for a July 24 article on North Carolina’s unemployment rate.



Accounting News Archives

Residence halls in The Oaks dedicated
The buildings in The Oaks neighborhood were named in honor of four emeriti faculty in recognition for their service to the university.
Elon trustees name facilities for emeriti faculty and staff
Elon trustees have named campus facilities in honor of five emeriti faculty and staff members who provided distinguished service to the university.
Allied Churches names Elon senior 'Volunteer of the Year'
Eric Zelenkofske '12 started working with the Burlington, N.C., homeless shelter after a philosophy course on ethics and decision-making.
Art Cassill named Outstanding Educator of the Year
Art Cassill, the Wesley R. Elingburg Professor of Accounting, has been named the 2012 Outstanding Educator of the Year by the NCACPA.
Weller, Poulson publish paper on contrary evidence in textile industry for audit committee independence
Paula Weller, lecturer, and Linda Poulson, associate professor, both in the Department of Accounting in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, recently published a paper titled, “Sarbanes-Oxley and the Need for Audit Committee Independence: Contrary Evidence in the Textile Industry.”
Faculty book examines cutting-edge financial trading systems
Associate Professor Alex Yap looks at the way today’s markets use computer programs to buy and sell stocks, bonds and commodities.
Elon’s Beta Alpha Psi receives Gold chapter status
Elon’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary organization for financial information students and professionals, was awarded “Gold chapter” status during the national organization’s annual conference this month in Denver. Elon was one of seven chapters to achieve the honor, which is the highest award level a chapter can receive.
Elon students win national finance/accounting contest
A team of four Elon University business school students won first place this month in a national case competition that measured the ability to interpret, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate a solution to a management accounting problem.
Martha and Spencer Love School of Business kicks off anniversary year
The announcement of two major gifts highlighted a 25th anniversary gala event for Elon University's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. Students, faculty, staff and friends of the school gathered Feb. 5 to kick off a yearlong celebration of the school's founding in 1985. The gala featured the announcements of major gifts by Elon parent and trustee David Porter and the Martha and Spencer Love Foundation.
Art Cassill named Wesley R. Elingburg Professor in accounting
Art Cassill, a professor of accounting, has been named Elon University's first Wesley R. Elingburg Professor. Cassill was recognized during Fall Convocation on Oct. 23, where Elon trustee Wes Elingburg and his wife, Cathy, were in attendance for the presentation. It was their generous gift to the university that made possible the endowed professorship.
"Meet and Greet" links students with top firms
Dozens of recruiters from regional and national accounting firms met with Elon students Monday evening in the Koury Business Center in what has become one of the largest events of the year for the Beta Alpha Psi finance and accounting honors organization.
Beta Alpha Psi chapter honored for achievements
Elon University’s Lambda Chi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has achieved “Superior Chapter” status and was recognized by the national organization this summer as the “Most Improved Chapter” for 2008. 
North Carolina State Auditor speaks at Elon
Helms receives awards
Helms receives national award for third consecutive year.



Finance News Archives

Residence halls in The Oaks dedicated
The buildings in The Oaks neighborhood were named in honor of four emeriti faculty in recognition for their service to the university.
Elon trustees name facilities for emeriti faculty and staff
Elon trustees have named campus facilities in honor of five emeriti faculty and staff members who provided distinguished service to the university.
Allied Churches names Elon senior 'Volunteer of the Year'
Eric Zelenkofske '12 started working with the Burlington, N.C., homeless shelter after a philosophy course on ethics and decision-making.
Art Cassill named Outstanding Educator of the Year
Art Cassill, the Wesley R. Elingburg Professor of Accounting, has been named the 2012 Outstanding Educator of the Year by the NCACPA.
Weller, Poulson publish paper on contrary evidence in textile industry for audit committee independence
Paula Weller, lecturer, and Linda Poulson, associate professor, both in the Department of Accounting in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, recently published a paper titled, “Sarbanes-Oxley and the Need for Audit Committee Independence: Contrary Evidence in the Textile Industry.”
Faculty book examines cutting-edge financial trading systems
Associate Professor Alex Yap looks at the way today’s markets use computer programs to buy and sell stocks, bonds and commodities.
Elon’s Beta Alpha Psi receives Gold chapter status
Elon’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary organization for financial information students and professionals, was awarded “Gold chapter” status during the national organization’s annual conference this month in Denver. Elon was one of seven chapters to achieve the honor, which is the highest award level a chapter can receive.
Elon students win national finance/accounting contest
A team of four Elon University business school students won first place this month in a national case competition that measured the ability to interpret, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and communicate a solution to a management accounting problem.
Martha and Spencer Love School of Business kicks off anniversary year
The announcement of two major gifts highlighted a 25th anniversary gala event for Elon University's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. Students, faculty, staff and friends of the school gathered Feb. 5 to kick off a yearlong celebration of the school's founding in 1985. The gala featured the announcements of major gifts by Elon parent and trustee David Porter and the Martha and Spencer Love Foundation.
Art Cassill named Wesley R. Elingburg Professor in accounting
Art Cassill, a professor of accounting, has been named Elon University's first Wesley R. Elingburg Professor. Cassill was recognized during Fall Convocation on Oct. 23, where Elon trustee Wes Elingburg and his wife, Cathy, were in attendance for the presentation. It was their generous gift to the university that made possible the endowed professorship.
"Meet and Greet" links students with top firms
Dozens of recruiters from regional and national accounting firms met with Elon students Monday evening in the Koury Business Center in what has become one of the largest events of the year for the Beta Alpha Psi finance and accounting honors organization.
Beta Alpha Psi chapter honored for achievements
Elon University’s Lambda Chi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has achieved “Superior Chapter” status and was recognized by the national organization this summer as the “Most Improved Chapter” for 2008. 
North Carolina State Auditor speaks at Elon
Helms receives awards
Helms receives national award for third consecutive year.



Executive Education News Archives

Beta Gamma Sigma inducts 41 new members 

The Elon University chapter of the international business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma inducted 41 members in a ceremony on May 1. 

Dean Tadepalli profiled in Triad Business Journal

Love School of Business leader talks about his approach to business education.

Elon MBA students work to improve local businesses

MBA students in Professor John Burbridge’s Operations and Supply Chain class recently performed process improvement projects with three local businesses: Southland Electric, BuyMeCake and Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Elon MBA earns high marks in US News grad ranking
Elon rises in ranking of nation's best graduate business programs.
Das, DiRienzo publish paper on contagious nature of corruption
Tina Das, professor of economics, and Cassandra DiRienzo, associate professor of economics and associate dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, recently had their research exploring the contagious nature of corruption published.
Microsoft Office certification testing is now available at Elon University
Elon University is now officially setup as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification testing facility.
Engaging global commerce in Southeast Asia
Elon Law and MBA students traveled to Vietnam and Singapore in January to explore the dynamics of modern global trade.
Matthew Valle, Kevin O’Mara and Arthur Cassill publish article in the Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences
An article written by Matt Valle, professor of management, Kevin O'Mara, professor of management, and Art Cassill, the Wesley R. Elingburg Professor of Accounting, has been published in Volume 24, Issue 3 (2012) of the Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences.
Alumna named among top 120 women hospital and health system leaders to know
Bernadette Spong ’78 G’07 P’09 P’10, CFO of Rex Healthcare, was recently named to the Becker's Hospital Review list of "120 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know."
Kevin O’Mara ends tenure as Academy of Business Education President
Kevin O’Mara, professor of management in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, ended his tenure as president of the Academy of Business Education (ABE) at the association’s recent 2012 conference in Charleston, S.C.
Sigma Iota Epsilon initiates new members and named runner-up chapter of the year
Elon’s Theta Epsilon chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon held its Fall 2012 initiation ceremony on November 1 in LaRose Digital Theatre.
Lawrence Garber interviewed by IMT-Ghaziabad
Associate Professor of Marketing Lawrence Garber was recently interviewed about his use of game-play to teach marketing at the Institute of Management Technology in Ghaziabad, India.
Elon MBA named nation’s #2 best administered program
The Princeton Review gives top marks to the MBA program of Elon's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
Michael Rodriguez presents at AMA conference
Michael Rodriguez, assistant professor of marketing, served as a panelist at the American Marketing Association’s 2012 Summer Marketing Educators’ Conference on August 18.
Mary Gowan and co-author publish study on corporate social responsibiilty and organizaional attraction
Mary Gowan, professor of management in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, is the co-author of a study published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Business and Psychology.