Articles by Sophia Darmelio
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Department of English, History & Geography and Music and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Program to host anniversary symposium celebrating novelists Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf
October 30, 2025
The three-day symposium, sponsored by the Departments of English, History and Music, and the Women’s, Gender, & Sexualities program, on Nov. 4-6, features music, lectures, student presentations and a film screening honoring Austen’s 250th birthday and Woolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway” centennial.
Professor’s new book explores how consumption shaped personal connections to slavery
October 27, 2025
In “Grievous Entanglement: Consumption, Connection, and Slavery in the Atlantic World,” Associate Professor Erin Pearson examines how people in the late 18th and 19th centuries understood consumption as implicating them in slavery.
Averly Burns ’26 built a summer experience from the ground up
October 20, 2025
When the senior dance science major from Texas encountered obstacles in pursuit of an internship in dance/movement therapy, she took matters into her own hands.
Elon performing arts professors choreography to be featured at N.C. Dance Festival
October 16, 2025
Adjunct Instructor Jiwon Ha will choreograph a performance at the Mainstage concert on Saturday, Oct. 18. Associate Professor of Dance Jen Guy Metcalf and Elon students will perform a piece on Nov. 7.
Arts & sciences alumni honored during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
October 13, 2025
An Oct. 10 awards ceremony hosted by Elon College, the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, recognized the professional achievements of three distinguished university graduates.
Study: Calories take the cake as the cause of weight gain
September 23, 2025
Research by Assistant Professor Amanda McGrosky finds that weight gain is due mainly to overeating and not decreased physical activity.
Elon professor awarded national teaching honor from the Geologic Society of America
September 17, 2025
Kelsey Bitting in the Department of Environmental Studies has been recognized among early career faculty for innovative and effective teaching of earth science.
Elon history professor named a fellow by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
September 15, 2025
Associate Professor Yidi Wu in the Department of History and Geography will serve for two years in the national nonprofit’s highly competitive Public Intellectuals Program.
New neuroinclusive classrooms and student lounge support varied learning styles
August 29, 2025
New resources in Lindner Hall offer flexible seating and sensory-friendly spaces for building visitors.
Mary Beth Hernandez named director of development for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
August 25, 2025
The veteran advancement professional joins the Elon University community from Davidson College, where she served for three years as a major gifts officer.