Articles by Michael Abernethy
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Jennifer Eidum selected as English Language Specialist for U.S. Department of State
August 24, 2023
Eidum will lead workshops and webinars for Russian teachers interested in active engagement, supportive and inclusive environments and differentiate instruction for individual students.
Gabie Smith to conclude service as dean of Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences
August 23, 2023
A national search will begin this fall for the next leader of Elon’s largest academic division.
Faculty and staff in Elon College awarded for advancing teaching, learning, leadership
August 18, 2023
Ten individuals nominated by their colleagues were recipients of five annual awards recognizing contributions to teaching, mentoring, scholarship and service.
Power + Place Collaborative receives $10K Impact Alamance grant to connect religious communities
August 10, 2023
A partnership between Elon, the African American Cultural Arts and History Center and the Mayco Bigelow Center, this year’s work will focus on telling stories around faith traditions and moral leaders in Alamance County.
Game Design Minor students publish ‘Samira: Taken From Time’ on Steam
August 3, 2023
The narrative-driven, puzzle-solving adventure game was developed by a team of students over two semesters in the minor’s capstone courses.
Musical instrument sale to benefit Elon music scholarships, programs
July 31, 2023
The Aug. 3-5 sale through the Rockley Family Foundation will price pianos, violins, violas and cellos below market value with proceeds going toward supporting Elon students
Students begin work on Loy Farm Living-Learning Community, a ‘truly groundbreaking’ project
July 28, 2023
Twelve sustainably designed homes will become the Loy Farm Living-Learning Community, a model of green architecture where students thrive by living harmoniously with nature. The LLC will open in fall 2024 with all 12 homes completed by fall 2025.
In political science, Pi Sigma Alpha journal’s well-oiled machine gets another turn
July 27, 2023
Elon’s Department of Political Science and Policy Studies has hosted the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics since fall 2020. Students and faculty will continue editorial oversight of the national political science honor society’s journal for another three-year term through 2026.
Elon students, faculty participate in CAA Health Science Research Scholars Program
July 21, 2023
Mark Dobson '24 and Olivia Halperin '26 are CAA Health Science Research Scholars, a program aimed at increasing high-quality undergraduate research and mentoring. They and Elon faculty attended a summer workshop to strengthen virtual mentoring experiences.
Mallory Poff ’23 awarded Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
July 20, 2023
Poff is pursuing a master of science in mechanical engineering and material science at Duke University.