Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon honored with 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
September 15, 2025
For the second consecutive year, the university has been recognized by Insight Into Academia, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for its commitment to academic excellence, belonging, and community building.
RTI International and Elon University to host conference on the future of artificial intelligence
August 25, 2025
Leading experts will explore humanity’s role in AI and develop a shared research agenda for responsible innovation when they convene for the Sept. 17 program in Research Triangle Park.
College students, educators worldwide begin fall semester using Elon’s Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence
August 21, 2025
The free resource published by Elon University and AAC&U has been adopted as an important learning resource at 4,000 colleges, universities, schools and organizations.
Elon Medallions bestowed on two longtime university leaders
August 20, 2025
President Connie Ledoux Book presented the medallions on to Rebecca “Becky” Olive-Taylor, retired executive director of the Koenigsberger Learning Center, and retired Vice President G. Smith Jackson as part of a ceremony that formally opened the new academic year at Elon University.
CJ Eubanks Fleming appointed Faculty Administrative Fellow
August 18, 2025
In her new role on the university’s Senior Staff, the current chair of the Department of Human Service Studies will help establish more formal policies, procedures, and practices to support the creation and growth of graduate programs at Elon University.
The Princeton Review praises Elon University programs in annual college guide
August 13, 2025
The 2026 edition of "The Best 391 Colleges" ranks Elon University among the nation’s “Best-Run Colleges” while showcasing its career services, performing arts productions, residential facilities, dining options and intramural sports opportunities.
Knight Commission/Elon University Poll: Americans split on pivotal issues reshaping college sports
August 6, 2025
Public opinion is divided on athlete compensation, employment and the governance of college sports, though Americans are unified in support of academic standards and the importance of college athletics opportunities in all sports.
Princeton Review names Elon University a 2025 ‘Best Value College’
June 27, 2025
The university is again featured in an annual guide that showcases colleges that offer an outstanding education with robust career preparation resources for a relatively affordable investment.
Hollywood Reporter names Elon to list of ‘25 Best Drama Schools of 2025’
June 24, 2025
One of the entertainment industry’s oldest and most influential publications included Elon University in a ranking that also featured Julliard, Yale, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, among other top schools for the performing arts.
With ice cream and music, Elon Academy scholars celebrate a return to campus
June 18, 2025
Seventy high schoolers will spend the next three weeks taking classes and building relationships through Elon University’s college access and success program for academically promising students in Alamance County with a financial need or no family history of college.