Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon and Queens move toward first phase of shared services
May 12, 2026
As the merger approval process continues, Elon and Queens are planning to align a number of administrative and operational functions through shared services, beginning June 30.
‘Student Guide to AI’ returns for third year with a new focus: Human capabilities
May 12, 2026
“Human Wisdom for the Age of AI: A Field Guide to Cultivating Essential Skills”, a publication by Elon University, the American Association of Colleges and Universities and The Princeton Review, is provided to students and institutions free of charge.
Lavender Celebration honors LGBTQIA graduates in Class of 2026
May 10, 2026
An annual springtime program hosted by Elon University’s Gender and LGBTQIA Center brought dozens of graduating students and their families together for a shared moment of love and support for one another in the days before Commencement.
Student opportunities grow as Elon-Queens merger takes shape
May 4, 2026
Queens and Elon University are strengthening student opportunities through a merged academic calendar, a priority pathway for Queens undergrads to Elon Law, and participation in the first cohort of the Deliberative Citizenship Network.
Elon University Speaker Series welcomes authors, athletes and advocates to campus in 2026-27
May 1, 2026
A lineup of nationally recognized public intellectuals, military heroes, sports figures and activists will share their stories with campus audiences in a series exploring "Bold Leadership."
Student bell-ringing ceremony marks completion of Peace Corps Prep Program
May 1, 2026
The program equips undergraduates with critical competencies across four essential areas: sector-specific training, foreign language proficiency, intercultural competence, and professional leadership development.
A Q&A with the SGA presidents of Elon and Queens
April 24, 2026
The student government associations at both institutions will meet virtually for the first time on April 24, 2026, with conversations expected around campus cultures, traditions and opportunities to collaborate as the two universities prepare to merge.
Elon students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Society
April 20, 2026
Professor Prosanta Chakrabarty, the Edwin K. Hunter Chair for Communication of Science Research at Louisiana State University, shared wisdom with the university's newest members of the nation’s oldest academic honor society when he delivered the keynote address at an April induction ceremony.
Elon women’s tennis wins second straight CAA title
April 20, 2026
Elon will return to the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season and for the third time as a Division I program.
Elon dethrones UNCW to win CAA Championship
April 19, 2026
The Elon Phoenix has secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Tennis Championship.