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Barbara Miller co-authors introductory stats book - 5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/16/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM
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 - 5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM
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 - 5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/13/2013 12:00:00 AM

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

Too much to pack? Donate through “Don’t Trash It!” - 5/13/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/10/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/10/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/10/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/10/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/8/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/8/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/7/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/3/2013 12:00:00 AM

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

Elon named a top university for professional sales education - 5/2/2013 12:00:00 AM

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 - 5/2/2013 12:00:00 AM

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

Gun violence forum looks beyond the politics - 5/2/2013 12:00:00 AM

A conversation between students, faculty, experts & the community explored how various factors - mental health, the economy and the media, to name a few - contribute to harm from firearms.

Elon Community Champions honored - 5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

Top Elon Volunteers! students recognized by Proponent Federal Credit Union

Commencement 2013 schedule of events - 5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

Elon's 123rd Commencement activities begin Sunday, May 19, with picnics, receptions and more for graduates and their families.

Numen Lumen Pavilion dedicated - 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM

The newest building in the Academic Village is part of Elon's efforts to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding.

'Village' families visit campus for afternoon concert - 4/29/2013 12:00:00 AM

Local children who receive help learning to read from Elon University students were part of a Sunday musical performance in Whitley Auditorium.
 

Elon names 2013 Lumen Scholars - 4/28/2013 12:00:00 AM

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

Aaron Mellette '13 taken by Ravens in NFL draft - 4/27/2013 12:00:00 AM
The standout Phoenix wide receiver will start his pro career with the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens.

 

Perry, Phillips highlight Black Excellence Awards - 4/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Elon's first black students spoke to current students at the 20th annual ceremonies on April 27.

Sorority sisters volunteer in Indian orphanage over Spring Break - 4/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Three students from Sigma Sigma Sigma mentored and befriended children of prostitutes dead or dying from HIV/AIDS in a rural village.

Leadership lauded at ODK awards ceremony - 4/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

More than two dozen students were honored for their scholarship and their leadership at the ODK awards on April 25.

Thomas Jefferson essay contest winners named - 4/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

Three winners of the Philip L. Carret "Thomas Jefferson Essay Competition" were named April 25.

CELEBRATE! profile: Joshua McGee '13 - 4/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

A senior political science major studies the evolution of Internet security and warns about the risks of responding to all cyber attacks with militaristic rhetoric.

Service-learning highlighted in CELEBRATE! Week forum - 4/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

Posters and presentations gave students involved in service-learning and the Civic Engagement Scholars program an opportunity to share details of their work.

In My Words: The case for government investment in journalism - 4/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

A newspaper guest column by Associate Professor Michelle Ferrier argues that government can play a role in developing the next generation of storytellers.

CELEBRATE! profile: Leslie Gilman '13 and Sophie Biggar '13 - 4/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

The two Civic Engagement Scholars worked together to build a mentor program for children at a Burlington, N.C., elementary school.

Rattigan-Rohr named Faculty Administrative Fellow - 4/24/2013 12:00:00 AM

In her new position, Jean Rattigan-Rohr will focus her efforts on Elon's college access and success programs.

CELEBRATE! profile: Kelsey Haines '13 - 4/24/2013 12:00:00 AM

The special education/elementary education major worked this year with two children with autism to help develop math skills using an innovative approach.

Student & faculty scholarship takes center stage at SURF - 4/23/2013 12:00:00 AM

The Spring Undergraduate Research Forum at Elon marks its 20th anniversary this month as young scholars and their mentors share new findings across a range of disciplines.

CELEBRATE! profile: Jeffrey Flitter '14 - 4/23/2013 12:00:00 AM

The junior broadcast major analyzed remarks at a 2012 international conference for trends on how technology thought leaders view the future the Internet.

Elon Academy student named Gates Millennium Scholar - 4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

Vidal Morales-Santos is the third Elon Academy participant in the past four years to receive an award that covers his full college expenses.

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