Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Photo exhibit, keynote address part of ‘Religion at the Borders’ symposium
February 9, 2021
Sierra Club’s “Lens on the Border” photo exhibition is part of third biennial On the Edge symposium series. This year’s symposium will examine how cultural and religious forces interact at areas of physical and perceived intersection.
Cross-disciplinary connections: Elon College Fellows events celebrate the arts and sciences
February 1, 2021
The challenge: How to provide real-world experiences and inquiry during a pandemic. The solution: A winter course stuffed with activities and interaction.
Coming home: Engineering took Scott Wolter ’85 around the world and back to Elon
January 21, 2021
With research adopted by the U.S. government and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Associate Professor Scott Wolter's proudest achievement was returning to his alma mater to develop the engineering program and teach the next generation of world-changing engineers.
Big ideas for a bright future: Students redesign Elon’s engineering club
January 15, 2021
Separation during the pandemic and a desire to do their part to help Elon's engineering program flourish led three dual-degree undergraduates to rethink the potential of their student organization.
Elon faculty member breaks down facts and myths of COVID-19 vaccines
January 13, 2021
Assistant Professor of Biology Jessica Merricks spoke about the COVID-19 vaccines at the Tuesday night meeting of Tectonic Plates: Alamance County's Science Café.
JJ Niemann ’17 appears in ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical’ encore
January 7, 2021
Crowdsourced musical production benefits The Actors Fund, providing assistance and resources for performing artists and entertainment professionals in theater, dance, TV and film
Emily Lange ’21 publishes articles on gender, identity in sci-fi in academic journals
December 17, 2020
Femspec published Lange’s essay last month, the Journal of Popular Culture plans to publish another in 2022 and a third is under review. Lange is a Lumen Scholar and Honors Fellow whose research examines gender, age, race and disability in speculative fiction
Writing students connect with downtown Burlington businesses, community
December 15, 2020
Students in PWR 323: Writing Civic Action dug into small businesses' roles in sustaining a community during COVID-19
Elon University planning new Freedom Scholars program for local high school students
December 4, 2020
The innovative program will immerse students from underserved populations in the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy and culminate in an annual symposium for the public showcasing their work.
Stories of Burlington’s Black community amplified in Elon College project
November 30, 2020
The Power & Place Collaborative's "Stories of Alamance County" were compiled by sophomore Honors Fellows and Human Service Studies seniors to share local voices and forge relationships with the Burlington community.