Articles by Eric Townsend
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Paul Anderson quoted by Chronicle of Higher Education on importance of writing
October 17, 2012
The professor of English shares observations on the need to sharpen writing skills to produce better critical thinkers among students.
Speakers discuss influence of religion on politics
October 16, 2012
The CEO of a nonpartisan institute on faith & public life was joined Oct. 10 by an Elon professor to share insights as the elections approach.
Elon sophomore named a BET ‘M.A.D. Girl’
October 15, 2012
Yasmine Arrington was honored in New York City this weekend for her nonprofit to help children of jailed parents.
Elon hosts higher education forum for fighting hunger
October 12, 2012
Co-sponsored by three nonprofits and college programs, the event challenged guests to “harness the power” of N.C. students and faculty.
Former U.S. comptroller: ‘Grand bargain’ needed on debt
October 12, 2012
David Walker told Elon students on Oct. 5 of a looming financial crisis that will impact their economic security should elected leaders not act.
Lumen Scholar studies masculinity in Jane Austen novels
October 9, 2012
Sarah Lentz '13 researches what it meant to be a man in the Regency era of British history by examining popular fictional characters.
In My Words: ‘Navigating breast cancer’s long road’
October 8, 2012
Associate Professor Barbara Gordon shares reflections of her personal journey during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Students named winners of #ElonFamily social media contest
October 8, 2012
Two freshmen from New Jersey and a sophomore from New York had their Family Weekend photos collect the most number of Facebook “likes.”
‘A Story of Home’ debuts onstage – Oct. 5-11
October 5, 2012
'Story' is an original play written by Lumen Prize recipient Logan Sutton '13 based on Homer's Odyssey.