Articles by Eric Townsend
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Symposium keynote: More empathy needed in approach to immigration law
October 2, 2026
Hillary Walsh, founder of New Frontier Immigration Law and a noted TEDx speaker, examined the unintended consequences of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 when she visited North Carolina for a September Elon Law Review program.
Belk Library redesign explores neuroaffirming learning spaces
September 24, 2026
Elon University hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9, 2026, for study spaces featuring adjustable sensory inputs made possible through a grant from the furniture manufacturer Steelcase.
Elon and Queens announce four pledges to Charlotte; unveil Queens College name and structure
September 23, 2026
One year after announcing their intention to merge, the universities outlined progress and a long-term vision for the Myers Park campus in a campus update at Queens' historic Myers Park campus.
Elon University Poll: Cooper maintains double-digit lead in North Carolina U.S. Senate race
September 10, 2026
Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has an 11% lead over Republican Michael Whatley among likely voters in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.
Rail crossing closures in Elon to begin September 21
August 25, 2026
Expect grade crossings in the Town of Elon to be closed for at least 2-3 days when Norfolk Southern crews make their way west along the railroad tracks as part of a regional rail replacement project.
New Student Convocation will be outdoors Under the Oaks
August 21, 2026
With more favorable weather conditions in the forecast for Saturday, August 22, Elon University will welcome the Class of 2030 Under the Oaks in the Historic Neighborhood for New Student Covocation as originally scheduled.
Elon Poll: North Carolinians are defined more by shared identities than political movements
August 18, 2026
A new report by the Elon University Poll finds that political identities receiving the greatest public attention represent a smaller share of the electorate than the broader identities that unite many North Carolinians.
Meet the enrichment teachers for Roberts Academy at Elon University
August 17, 2026
Experienced educators in physical education, art, dance and music will bring decades of collective expertise to students who enroll this fall at the university’s new full-day, private elementary school serving children with dyslexia.
Former class president at Queens elected Elon University Youth Trustee
July 29, 2026
As he begins his career in artificial intelligence and data at Ernst & Young in New York City, Emmanuel Omari ’26 will bring his leadership experiences, academic achievements and commitment to civic engagement at Queens to a term on the university’s governing board.
Death of former Elon trustee Anne Ellington Powell
June 30, 2026
The longtime friend of Elon University and Elon Phoenix Athletics passed away June 27 after a long illness.