Articles by Dan Anderson

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Elon Poll: N.C. residents say religion is losing influence on American life

March 1, 2010

Two-thirds of North Carolinians believe that religion is losing influence on American life, compared with about 24 percent who believe religion is gaining influence, according to the latest Elon University Poll. Nearly 65 percent say there should be no requirement for elected officials to believe in God.

Elon Poll: 75% of North Carolinians disapprove of the way Congress is doing its job

February 26, 2010

Half of North Carolinians approve of the way President Barack Obama is handling his job as President, while about 75 percent say they disapprove of the way Congress is doing its job, according to the latest Elon University Poll. President Obama’s favorability rating stands at 53 percent in North Carolina, while 41 percent view him unfavorably.

Stephen Futrell, two students to perform with acclaimed vocal ensemble

February 26, 2010

Elon Director of Choral Activities Stephen A. Futrell, along with vocal music majors Josh Carswell and Jesse Palmer (both members of the Elon Camerata), have been invited to sing in the vocal ensemble appearing with Ben Folds for his performance in Raleigh, NC with the North Carolina Symphony on March 25, 2010 at Maymandi Concert Hall.

Elon University earns fourth consecutive presidential honor roll for service

February 25, 2010

Elon University has been recognized for the fourth year in a row as a national leader in service-learning and civic engagement. The Corporation for National & Community Service named the university this week to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction for exemplary service efforts to America's communities.

Former Elon faculty member named president of The American University of Afghanistan

February 25, 2010

C. Michael Smith, a faculty member in Elon's English department from 1968 to 1970, will be the next president of The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) in Kabul. Smith is a longtime leader of international higher education and previously served as president of the American University of Nigeria and oversaw accreditation of 30 universities in the United Arab Emirates. He was recently featured in a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article.

Stephen Futrell appears as guest conductor

February 25, 2010

Elon Director of Choral Activities Stephen A. Futrell appeared as guest conductor for the Cleveland County High School All-County Chorus in Kings Mountain, N.C. The two-day clinic culminated with a performance on Feb. 22 at the Kings Mountain High School Auditorium.

Imagining the Internet survey asks: Is Google making us stupid?

February 24, 2010

Most experts surveyed in a new Elon University/Pew Internet study say the Internet enhances and augments human intelligence. The survey of nearly 900 Internet stakeholders reveals fascinating new perspectives on the way the Internet is affecting human intelligence and the ways that information is being shared and rendered.

Railroad pedestrian underpass opening set for late April

February 24, 2010

On Feb. 23, Elon University President Leo M. Lambert and Scott Saylor, president of the North Carolina Railroad Company, toured the construction site of a new pedestrian tunnel under the railroad tracks on campus. The underpass is expected to open in late April.