Articles by Diane Swenson
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Elon student receives department recognition for economics theses
May 29, 2025
The Department of Economics in Elon University’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business has named senior Emma Leonard ’25 the annual Best Economics Thesis Award winner.
Elon finance professors find that lower “green” ratings may lead to investor pullback
May 29, 2025
A new study by Elon University’s Assistant Professor Drew Peabody and Associate Professor Kate Upton suggests that European funds moving from a strict “dark green” category to a lighter sustainability rating may see more investors withdraw their money.
Four Elon seniors earn SHRM-CP credential
May 27, 2025
Seniors Megan Gilligan, Anna Ellis, Nancy Wilkins and Matthew Graffeo earned the SHRM Certified Professional credential after passing the global HR exam in spring 2025.
Duncan George ’25 brings two year marketplace idea to life after international consulting collaboration
May 27, 2025
Energized by mentorship, finance major Duncan George ’25 turns a two-year marketplace concept into a global fintech partnership, building a unified digital storefront for student businesses.
Macey Rodrigues-Cowl ’25 turns her Elon journey into a Charlotte-based sales career
May 27, 2025
From a sight-unseen admission choice to first place in a sales role-play, Macey Rodrigues-Cowl blends global insight, hands-on project management, and faculty mentorship into a Charlotte sales position.
Love School of Business names two new associate deans
May 12, 2025
Margarita Kaprielyan, associate professor of finance, and Mark Kurt, assistant dean of global education and professor of economics, will assist incoming Dean Haya Ajjan in leading one of the nation’s top-ranked schools for business education.
Love School of Business celebrates student, faculty and staff achievements
April 28, 2025
At its annual awards ceremony in LaRose Digital Theatre on April 24, the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business celebrated graduating seniors, standout sophomores, and dedicated faculty and staff for excellence in academics, leadership, teaching, scholarship and service across every discipline.
Trustee Dave Porter P’11 P19 honored with Elon University’s top award for entrepreneurship
April 24, 2025
In an April 23 ceremony where students were challenged to “own the outcome” of their actions, President Connie Ledoux Book bestowed the Elon University Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership on a former chair of the Board of Trustees renowned for his people-first business philosophy.
Tina Fair ’98 shares career journey and leadership insights
April 24, 2025
Tina Fair '98, president of the consumer products division for L'Oréal North America, returned to Elon to share lessons on resilience, leadership and career growth during a Lessons from Leaders event.
Business Fellows craft U.S. market plan in Prague
April 22, 2025
Twenty two senior Business Fellows traveled to Prague, pitching Czech voice tech firm Phonexia on a U.S. market entry strategy.