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Eric Townsend

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations

I joined the Office of University Communications at Elon University in August 2007 and today serve as assistant vice president for strategic communications and media relations. In this role, I coordinate a team of embedded academic communicators and staff who oversee the news bureau, social media, internal… Read More

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Students win honors in Model UN simulation

March 4, 2009

The Elon University Model United Nations Society participated over the weekend in a crisis simulation organized by the Princeton University International Relations Club.

Founders Day Trivia Competition: Question for March 4

March 4, 2009

A daily trivia contest that tests knowledge of Elon University’s history begins March 4 with a chance for students, faculty and staff to win gift cards to local businesses. Read this story to learn more and to qualify for a prize from the Student Government Association.

New York Times cites Elon student research

March 4, 2009

A recent New York Times story on the economy cites undergraduate research conducted by an Elon student while she studied at the university earlier this decade.

Entrepreneurship Club launched for Elon students

March 3, 2009

Student Entrepreneurial Enterprise Development (SEED), one of Elon University's newest student organizations, held an inaugural interest meeting Feb. 24 with more than 70 students attending to share their interests in developing creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial skills. SEED is open to Elon students from all areas of study.

RecycleMania 2009 Results – Week 3

March 3, 2009

Elon University collected more than 6,300 pounds of material during the third official week of RecycleMania 2009, bringing the total to 27,506 pounds for the contest.

HBCU educators share insights on black students in higher ed

February 27, 2009

From the level of interest that many African-American male students show toward schooling, to a lack of adequate role models in high schools, leading voices from North Carolina historically black colleges and universities gathered Feb. 26 at Elon University for a panel discussion on how to address issues affecting minority participation in higher education.