Articles by Eric Townsend

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'Social change is very difficult to bring about'

August 28, 2014

Elon University professors and students filled McKinnon Hall on Aug. 27, 2014, to discuss race, privilege and justice following the Missouri police shooting death of an unarmed black man and subsequent protests that have galvanized the nation.

Grant funds research into 'flipped' classrooms

August 28, 2014

Seven Elon professors are part of a larger effort funded by the Teagle Foundation to study new classroom approaches to the humanities with an emphasis on engaged learning.

Elon welcomes Class of 2018 in New Student Convocation

August 27, 2014

Incoming students and their families gathered Under the Oaks of campus on Aug. 23, 2014, as administrators, faculty and fellow students shared reflections and advice for making the most of an Elon University education.

Moment of silence honors Carol Grotnes Belk

August 26, 2014

Elon University faculty and staff remembered the namesake of Belk Library on Tuesday in a brief gathering to celebrate the life of a North Carolina philanthropist praised for her deep commitment to education.