Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Elon Law Flex Program’s first poetry slam reflects hopes, belonging at Charlotte campus
March 17, 2025
Nadia Mazza, a Flex 1 student, was recognized with the top prize for her poem about the shared experiences among the inaugural cohort’s first months in the Elon University School of Law Flex Program
Elon religious studies professor named president of the Society of Christian Ethics
March 7, 2025
Professor of Religious Studies Rebecca Todd Peters will direct the organization’s focus on the intersection of political power and religion ahead of its January 2026 conference in Washington, D.C.
Elon religious studies professor publishes book, “Jewish Ethics: The Basics”
February 26, 2025
Geoffrey Claussen's book weaves together ancient and modern ideas around questions and controversies for a concise introduction to Jewish thought and traditions. Claussen is also the Lori and Eric Sklut Professor in Jewish Studies.
Niara Legette ’26 turns lived experience into groundbreaking research around albinism
February 21, 2025
The Lumen Prize-winning junior has twice published essays about her research in Albinism Insight, the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation's quarterly journal, after funding allowed her to travel to its national conference last summer.
Elon Jazz Festival brings talent, guests to campus this weekend
February 21, 2025
Pianist Carmen Staaf drummer Alison Miller will headline the festival's Elon Jazz Day Concert on Saturday, Feb. 22, and lead masterclasses.
Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, names faculty fellows for National Campus Programs, internships
January 29, 2025
Joel Shelton will serve as the College's first Faculty Fellow for National Campus Programs and Elisha Savchak-Trogdon was selected as the College's new Faculty Fellow for Internships. Both are associate professors of political science and public policy.
Violinist, influencer Maya Kilburn headlines Joseph Bologne International Piano Competition opening
January 28, 2025
Maya Kilburn will perform with her father, pianist Ray Kilburn, in Yeager Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Their recital opens the weekend piano competition for high school musicians, which is sponsored by the Department of Music.
Department of Engineering hosts N.C. Technology Student Association STEM Leadership Conference
January 27, 2025
Middle and high school students from across the state completed challenges with faculty in the Department of Engineering, grew leadership skills and built community through programs inside the Innovation Quad.
Get ready to tango: Winter Term tango party is Friday, Jan. 17
January 15, 2025
The milonga – a tango party – is from 8-11 p.m. in the Sacred Space of Numen Lumen Pavilion and part of O'Briant Developing Professor and Assistant Professor of History Yidi Wu’s Winter Term course, Argentine Tango.
Auston Henderson ’17 brings ‘Hamilton’ to Elon in master class
January 9, 2025
During a break from performing in the national tour of the hit Broadway musical, Auston Henderson ’17 and two castmates led a session for students in the Departments of Performing Arts and Music.