Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Joel Karty named global fellow by the University of St. Andrews
July 18, 2024
Professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Elon’s inaugural Sidney F. and Kathleen Jackson Professor, Karty is among the first from an American institution to be named a St. Andrews Global Fellow (Education).
David McGraw honored for lifetime contribution to stage management
June 20, 2024
The Stage Managers Association will recognize McGraw and the biennial Stage Manager Survey he conducts at the Del Hughes Awards ceremony Oct. 28.
‘Alpha males’ dominant no more? Elon-led research shows preference for prestige, women leaders
June 7, 2024
Across multiple studies, Assistant Professor of Psychology Adi Wiezel and collaborators at Arizona State University found that people still stereotype leaders as dominant males but prefer female leaders and those who rise to power through expertise.
13 projects awarded grants from Elon’s Fund for Excellence in the Arts & Sciences
June 3, 2024
The projects and programs span disciplines and include opportunities for community engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and interaction with Elon alumni.
Elon Vocal Scholars close successful first year with concert
May 24, 2024
The Elon Vocal Scholars is an audition-based program for talented singers from any major passionate about enriching and serving the community through singing.
Ahead of commencement address, Grace Ackermann ’24 reflects on value of Elon community
May 21, 2024
Grace Ackermann was selected to deliver a Message of Appreciation on behalf of the Class of 2024 at Elon’s commencement ceremonies, the first time a member of the graduating class has been invited to do so.
Creating space, defining themselves: Elon’s art seniors push boundaries in thesis exhibition
May 21, 2024
“Odds,” the 2024 senior thesis art exhibition, is the culmination of a year of research and self-exploration and the starting point to artists’ careers
Engineering seniors present design projects to businesses, community
May 17, 2024
Six teams of engineering majors presented the results of prototyping and design work in the Senior Projects in Elon Engineering Design program, a yearlong partnership between Elon students and regional businesses and organizations.
Caroline Ketcham, Brandon Essary named associate deans in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
May 3, 2024
Ketcham, a professor of exercise science, and Essary, a professor of Italian studies, will provide support for incoming Elon College Dean Hilton Kelly when he joins the university administration on June 1.
Elon chemistry and biochemistry students present at national conferences
April 29, 2024
Thirteen undergraduates and one alumnus presented undergraduate research at four regional and national conferences in 2023-24.