Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon Poll: N.C. frowns on 'religious freedom' for denying service to people who are gay or lesbian
April 28, 2015
The latest Elon University Poll found that a majority of North Carolina registered voters don't support legislation that would allow business owners with strong faith convictions to refuse service to people who are gay or lesbian.
CELEBRATE! Profile: Kaitlin Sands '15 and Melissa Mischka '15
April 27, 2015
Though parents of preschoolers focus more of their efforts on teaching children how to read, two Elon University seniors found that you don’t have to be a wizard with numbers to create in young people a love for math and science.
Elon names 2015 Lumen Scholars
April 24, 2015
The university's top award comes with $15,000 to support and celebrate academic and creative achievements.
Love School of Business celebrates student & faculty achievements
April 24, 2015
An annual awards program held April 23 recognized the academic success and service of those involved with the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
Elon senior awarded Fulbright to teach English in France
April 24, 2015
Omolayo Ojo, an international studies major and Honors Fellow from Maryland, will spend a year in Europe before pursuing graduate studies in immigration law, migration and development.
Rhythms of Cuba inspire Lumen Scholar performance
April 23, 2015
Elon senior Nicole Payne Mota, whose Cuban and Puerto Rican heritage are reflected in her musical passion and scholarly work, led a Yeager Recital Hall concert on April 24 supported by the university's top prize for undergraduate research and creative achievement.
Safia Swimelar lectures and leads workshop on globalization and higher education
April 23, 2015
The associate professor of political science and policy studies took part in March 2015 in the Mellon Globalization Forum at Sewanee: the University of the South.
Safia Swimelar presents at conference on LGBT rights in East Europe & Balkans
April 23, 2015
The February program brought together scholars from Europe and the United States to discuss the state of LGBT rights in both regions.
Elon dedicates bench in memory of physical plant worker
April 22, 2015
Dozens of people, including close family and friends, gathered Wednesday near Whitley Auditorium to remember Darlene Boggs, a university employee who died last summer.
Environmental Advisory Council seeks input on Sustainability Master Plan Update – April 22-23
April 22, 2015
Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to provide input on Elon University’s Sustainability Master Plan update through April 24.