Archive for 2020

Recently named the CCO of energy company Enbridge, Fernandez spoke to students about starting their careers, landing their first job, and trends in the public relations industry.

The Daily Tar Heel received the Frank Barrows Award for Excellence in Student Journalism for its coverage of the “Silent Sam” controversy at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Lumen Scholar Caroline Enright '20, with Associate Professor of Education Stephen Byrd as her mentor, is researching laws and methods for providing inclusivity for students with disabilities in the Uganda education system.

Judges from the North Carolina Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on March 4 in the case of a man convicted of drug possession who alleges an illegal search by police, and a civil lawsuit brought by the estate of a man killed when his riding mower overturned at a construction site.

The annual effort by Elon students, faculty and staff generates support for cancer research and those battling the disease. This year’s effort raised nearly $80,000.

Associate Professor of Mathematics Chad Awtrey was elected president of the national math honor society Pi Mu Epsilon.

The Colonial Athletic Association has selected Elon University as the host for the 2020 CAA Women’s Basketball Championship on March 11-14. The event will mark the first-ever conference championship at Schar Center.

Teams of graduate and undergraduate students from 11 universities were challenged with real-world scenarios to test their analytics skills.

John Varney ’23 of Washington, D.C., has died of complications from osteosarcoma. A Gathering of Friends in memory of Varney is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, at 7 p.m. in the Sacred Space of the Numen Lumen Pavilion.

Associate Professor of Journalism Amanda Sturgill offered insight for the story that focused on social media and its role in the security of U.S. elections.