Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon named a top producer of Fulbright students
February 22, 2016
Elon University is featured on an annual list of American master's-level institutions whose graduates received Fulbright student awards for 2015-16.
Elon Poll: In N.C., Donald trumps the GOP but not Hillary
February 22, 2016
Likely voters in North Carolina would currently vote for either former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders over any of the 2016 Republican presidential nominees, save for one - Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Survivor of suicide attempt visits Elon to discuss stigmas of mental illness
February 19, 2016
Jordan Burnham, who lived after jumping from a high-rise in 2007, visited campus on Feb. 17, 2016, to hold an open conversation about the stigmas of mental illness and how to support people in emotional distress.
Microfinance can help home businesses recover from calamity in developing countries
February 18, 2016
Research by Elon University senior Michael Keenan finds that household businesses in Indonesia are more likely to cope with natural disasters and disease when they have access to banks that provide savings and loans.
In My Words: Why the Y is the 'true America'
February 15, 2016
A newspaper column by Professor Tom Arcaro reflects on the YMCA's first national advertising campaign, "The Y. For a better us," and contrasts the Y's mission with rhetoric in the 2016 presidential election cycle.
Area man plans visit to Elon to see comedic genius
February 15, 2016
Scott Dikkers, founding editor of The Onion, visits the university on Feb. 23, 2016, to share stories about the nationally acclaimed satirical newspaper and website that lampoons everything from sports to politics. Preview his visit in a Q&A he conducted with Elon freshman Brooke Muller.
Spring Organization Fair showcases dozens of campus student groups
February 12, 2016
With new class schedules for a new semester, many Elon University students discovered additional opportunities for campus involvement in a Thursday evening event sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Top European marketing expert visits Elon for research software presentation
February 11, 2016
Marketing professor Marko Sarstedt shared advice at Elon University from Feb. 11-12 for students and professors interested in hands-on data analysis.
​Department of Performing Arts presents 'The Light in the Piazza' – Feb. 11-14
February 11, 2016
Catch one of four performances this Valentine's Day weekend as the Department of Performing Arts tells a story of love and secrets set in Italy during a 1950s summer.