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Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations

A native North Carolinian, Owen Covington joined the staff of Elon University in 2016 after spending 17 years in the field of journalism as a reporter and editor for daily and weekly news outlets in North Carolina and Kentucky. As assistant vice president for news and information, Owen oversees news-gathering… Read More

Articles by Owen Covington

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WTVD ABC11 features insights on sports betting in N.C. from Bill Squadron

June 2, 2023

The report comes as North Carolina legislators are considering a bill that would legalize online sports betting within the state.

Profiles of Resilience: Kyra O’Connor ‘23

May 25, 2023

O’Connor is one of the members of the graduating class to be featured on Today at Elon as a "profile of resilience" for their ability to adapt and succeed in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Portion of North O’Kelly Avenue to be closed May 30-Aug. 16 for construction

May 25, 2023

Traffic will be detoured to University Drive via Phoenix Drive and North Williamson Avenue.

When it comes to the federal debt, ‘math is math’

May 24, 2023

This column by Professor of Biology Dave Gammon was distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate and appeared in the the Salisbury Post, the Greenville Daily Reflector, the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, the Rocky Mount Telegram and The Butner-Creedmoor News.

Six members of the Class of 2023 commissioned into the military

May 22, 2023

Three U.S. Air Force ROTC cadets and three U.S. Army ROTC cadets completed Elon's ROTC program and will enter military service.

Kenn Gaither named dean of Elon University’s School of Communications

May 18, 2023

Gaither, an accomplished teacher and scholar, has been a member of the school’s faculty for nearly two decades and has served as interim dean since 2022.

New fellows prepare for year of service with Alamance County organizations

May 17, 2023

Six members of the Class of 2023 participated in a signing ceremony on Tuesday to formalize their participation in the service-year program offered by Elon in partnership with local organizations. Six fellows who have completed their year of service were also recognized.

Owen Covington