Articles by Eric Townsend
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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.
Roberts Academy selects inaugural teaching faculty
June 24, 2026
Meet the first full-time classroom teachers of the university’s new private elementary school for children with dyslexia set to open in August.
Elon University publishes 2025 Provost’s Report
June 23, 2026
The most recent issue of an annual online publication highlights the way Elon's faculty and staff nurtured student growth in calendar year 2025 through a campus culture that supports innovation.
A homecoming for a family with deep Elon roots
June 10, 2026
Members of a family with historic connections to the university made a visit to campus in June to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of a woman whose childhood home now serves as the Sklut Hillel Center.
John Walz named inaugural dean of Elon University’s School of Engineering and Computing
June 9, 2026
The president emeritus of Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin brings to North Carolina his decades of leadership experience in engineering education, innovation, fundraising and student success.
Elon Academy celebrates Sigma Class success at president’s reception
June 5, 2026
Elon University’s college access and success program recognized several Alamance County high school seniors and four recent college graduates - also alumni of the Elon Academy - during a May ceremony hosted by President Connie Ledoux Book.
Elon Poll: A proud but deeply uneasy public as America celebrates 250th
June 2, 2026
Many respondents in a new national survey say the United States is not living up to its founding ideals, that political divisions will worsen, and the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed in modern democracy.
Elon University students honored for Spring 2026 grades
May 31, 2026
Elon University has released its President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the recently concluded spring semester.
2026 Commencement news releases available to download
May 31, 2026
Elon University has made available online customized announcements for 2026 graduates and their parents to submit to hometown media outlets.
Elon University Board of Trustees elects two members at spring meeting
May 28, 2026
Eric Sklut P’14 and Amy Muntner P’24 will bring their knowledge and professional experience as community and philanthropic leaders to their roles on the university’s governing board.