Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon University offices to reopen at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 27
January 21, 2026
Learn how to stay informed as Elon University officials actively monitor a Jan. 24-25 forecast calling for the region's first significant winter storm of 2026.
Elon/AAC&U national survey: 95% of college faculty fear student overreliance on AI
January 21, 2026
This non-scientific survey was conducted between October 29 and November 26, 2025, using a list of college and university faculty members developed by AAC&U and Elon University.
Elon University students honored for Fall 2025 grades
January 16, 2026
Elon University has released its President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the fall semester.
Elon University announces plans for a full-time law program in Charlotte
January 13, 2026
Elon University's School of Law will launch an additional full-time program to serve the growing need for legal education in North Carolina’s largest city.
Elon-Queens merger update: Definitive agreement signed
December 18, 2025
Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte have signed a formal agreement to merge. Now the institutions will begin seeking all required regulatory approvals to complete the merger, a process that can take several years to finalize.
Elon Poll: N.C. residents give K-12 schools low grades as feds move more control of education to states
December 17, 2025
In a new survey, public schools in the Tar Heel State receive low grades for performance, and there are gaps in knowledge about how schools are financed and governed.
Health Sciences graduates urged to prioritize connection
December 12, 2025
The newest alumni of Elon University’s School of Health Sciences were encouraged to ground their careers in human relationships, compassion and purpose during a Commencement ceremony attended by hundreds of close family and friends.
Affinity celebrations bring together graduates, families and mentors
December 12, 2025
Lavender Celebration, ¡Celebremos! and Donning of the Kente united 2025 graduates from the School of Law and School of Health Sciences to honor the influence of relationships, culture and authenticity in their academic and professional achievements.
Community shares ideas for future of Elon/Queens merger
December 11, 2025
President Connie Book of Elon University and Acting President Jesse Cureton of Queens University of Charlotte hosted lunch for residents of the city’s Myers Park neighborhood, followed later with Book leading a town hall for Elon alumni who call Charlotte their home.
Elon team visits with leaders of Roberts Academy at Mercer University
December 8, 2025
Staff involved with the upcoming launch of a Roberts Academy at Elon University traveled to Georgia in December to learn from teachers and program directors about their own experience in a school established for children with dyslexia.