Articles by Eric Townsend
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Angela Lewellyn appointed assistant provost for academic excellence and integrity
December 2, 2025
The senior associate dean for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, will bring experience guiding academic policy, supporting students, and collaborating with faculty on programmatic initiatives to her new campuswide role in the Office of the Provost.
White Coat Ceremony reminds students they’re ‘stepping into a calling’
November 24, 2025
Elon University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program celebrated its Class of 2026 in a November program that symbolized a transition from classroom learning to a series of clinical rotations over the next year.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund grant expands Elon’s ‘Start Early in Medicine’
November 20, 2025
The funding for a community-based initiative in the university's Physician Assistant Studies graduate program will expand medically based STEM curriculum for students in the Alamance-Burlington School System and strengthen research mentorship.
Facilities and Technology Merger Team co-leads offer insight into work
November 20, 2025
Learn more about the efforts of the two administrative leaders who are researching the physical campus and technology infrastructure that will shape the future of Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte as they prepare for the intended merger.
A conversation with Finance & Administration Merger Team Co-Leads
November 14, 2025
Learn more about the work of the two campus leaders who are researching the respective approaches to finance and administration at Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte in the lead-up to a merger between the two institutions.
Community invited to Elon’s first “Discovering Dyslexia” program – Dec. 10
November 6, 2025
The first Discovering Dyslexia Session will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. in Johnston Hall on Elon University’s campus.
Visionary investment establishes Roberts Academy at Elon University for children with dyslexia
November 6, 2025
Through a once-in-a-generation investment in North Carolina education by Marjorie and Hal Roberts, the new academy - set to open in Fall 2026 - will be the state's only university-based private school for children with dyslexia.
Alicia S. Tate to serve as acting director of Roberts Academy at Elon University
November 6, 2025
Assistant Professor Alicia Tate will guide the launch and initial development of the academy, drawing on more than 30 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, district administrator, and consultant.
Integration teams explore academic alignment in merger discussions
November 6, 2025
Co-leads of a merger Sprint Team comprised of administrative and academic leaders from Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte report several themes are emerging that represent exciting possibilities for students, faculty, staff and the Charlotte region.
Elon, Queens leadership move merger forward in collaborative planning session
October 30, 2025
A daylong gathering on Elon University's campus included a campus tour for the guests from Queens as well as a series of roundtable discussions.