Articles by Eric Townsend
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Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society strengthens partnership with university in India
April 9, 2025
A new memorandum of understanding between Elon University and the University of Madras will foster exchange for faculty and students and support global learning.
Induction ceremony features keynote by academic honor society’s top leader
April 7, 2025
Frederick M. Lawrence, the 10th Secretary and CEO of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, reminded Elon University students invited this spring into the nation’s oldest academic honor society that the liberal arts “are a preparation for a fully lived life.”
Report: Technology experts worry about the future of being human in the AI Age
April 2, 2025
Most respondents to a survey from Elon University's Imagining the Digital Future Center say they expect significant change by 2035.
HOPE Clinic opens food pantry in Burlington community center
March 31, 2025
Graduate students in Elon University's physical therapy program secured a grant from the North Carolina chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association to help support their vision for the new initiative.
Poll: North Carolinians unhappy with Hurricane Helene recovery assistance
March 27, 2025
The latest Elon University Poll finds dissatisfaction with the work of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and many respondents say they expect rebuilding efforts to take many years.
Poll: North Carolinians opposed to major federal agency cuts
March 25, 2025
A new Elon University Poll finds little support for major reductions or elimination of many federal departments.
Poll: Rivalries aside, North Carolinians stick together in March Madness
March 19, 2025
As March Madness tournaments begin, the latest Elon University Poll found that many in the state are looking forward to both the men’s and women’s competition.
Adam Rozan ’01 honored with Smithsonian Education Achievement Award
March 18, 2025
In his work for the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., the Elon University alumnus was recognized for significant contributions to education outreach and for helping his Smithsonian colleagues stay informed on relevant topics and timely data.
For groundbreaking combat pilot, ‘gutsy moves’ eclipse ‘gutsy thoughts’
March 14, 2025
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour delivered Elon University’s annual Baird Lecture on March 13, 2025, to an audience she engaged with insights on leadership and resilience inspired by her service as the nation’s first Black female combat pilot.
Survey: 52% of U.S. adults now use AI large language models like ChatGPT
March 12, 2025
A national survey by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center shows the growth and spread of artificial intelligence systems can be seen across many dimensions of the U.S. population.