Articles by Eric Townsend
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Students bring 'Hands Up, Don’t Shoot' movement to campus
August 26, 2014
Elon University’s chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. organized students, faculty and staff Tuesday for a group portrait at College Coffee to raise awareness of police shootings and controversial law enforcement practices across the United States.
Elon mourns passing of benefactor Carol Grotnes Belk
August 26, 2014
The namesake of the university’s library died Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, two days shy of her 87th birthday. A brief remembrance service takes place today in the Oak Grove lounge on the south end of the library’s first floor.
Elon to host 'Lessons Within Ferguson, Missouri' – Aug. 27
August 25, 2014
A Wednesday program in McKinnon Hall will offer the campus community reflections from Elon University faculty and a current student from Ferguson, Missouri, about the recent police shooting death there of a young unarmed black man.
Student sign-ups now open for upcoming Elon Poll
August 25, 2014
The first Elon University Poll of the fall semester will ask residents of North Carolina about their opinions on various social, economic and political issues.
Class of 2018 reflects ethos of service & entrepreneurship
August 23, 2014
Elon University welcomed to campus this fall students from around the world whose intellectual curiosity and commitment to their communities made them stand out in a record number of applicants for an incoming class.
A look back at Elon University's Move-In Day 2014
August 22, 2014
Enjoy a Facebook photo gallery and a short video reliving the excitement, anxiety and anticipation felt this week by members of the Class of 2018 and their families.
Class of 2018 begins journey toward global citizenship
August 22, 2014
More than 1,500 first-year and transfer students arrived on campus Friday set on learning about social and economic issues impacting their world while finding ways to improve the lives of others.
Fully completed Global Neighborhood opens for 2014-15
August 21, 2014
Elon University's newest residential complex is a place for students to grow into global citizens as faculty and staff members who reside on campus create programs that complement what young scholars learn in class.
Campus community celebrates the Center for Access & Success
August 20, 2014
A Wednesday ribbon cutting and open house in Mooney building gave faculty, staff, family and friends an opportunity to tour the new home of four Elon University programs that collectively serve underrepresented students from pre-kindergarten through college.
Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences recognizes outstanding faculty
August 20, 2014
Professors L. Kim Epting, Cynthia Fair and Caroline Ketcham were honored Aug. 18, 2014, when faculty from Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences gathered in the Lakeside Meeting Rooms to plan for the upcoming academic year and to celebrate colleagues’ achievements.