Articles by Keren Rivas

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Ann Flaherty to direct Office of Leadership and Professional Development

July 12, 2011

Ann Flaherty has been named the founding director for the newly created Office of Leadership and Professional Development. This new office and the services it will provide to the community are part of Elon's strategic plan for 2020 and serves as a means to reach its goal of supporting a world class faculty and staff.

Elon Academy kicks off with 26 new scholars

June 1, 2011

Twenty-six high school students moved into campus Sunday, June 13, 2010 to participate in the Delta Class of the Elon Academy, an academic enrichment and college access program that gives promising Alamance County students with no family history of higher education an opportunity to learn more about college.

Rev. Andrew O’Connor calls for humility, spiritual wealth during Baccalaureate sermon

May 27, 2011

It’s easy for members of the Class of 2011 to focus on making money as they start preparing for life after graduation, particularly if they have student loans to pay. But as the Rev. Andrew O’Connor reminded them as part of Elon’s Baccalaureate sermon on May 20, there is a greater wealth for them to seek, one that comes from a life of humility and service and that is better understood by looking at one of the sweetest creatures of all: bees.

Mary Jo Festle honored with Daniels-Danieley Award

May 12, 2011

A longtime history professor who "demonstrates a true passion for the subject and really cares about her students," Mary Jo Festle is the 2011 recipient of the Daniels-Danieley Award for Excellence in Teaching.