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Elon Poll finds support for legalizing marijuana in N.C. for medical, recreational uses
February 11, 2021
Among the findings from the survey conducted Jan. 29-31 is that nearly two-thirds of N.C. residents support reducing penalties for marijuana possession and believe it would help the state’s economy.
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.
Elon Poll finds North Carolina residents increasingly favor getting COVID-19 vaccine
February 9, 2021
However, the survey of nearly 1,500 residents conducted Jan. 29-31 found many of those eligible to receive the vaccine have had trouble getting an appointment, and only 37 percent approve of how the state has handled vaccine distribution.
Elon welcomes diverse group of new students to campus for spring semester
February 8, 2021
More than 60 new students began their Elon journeys on Sunday, as New Student Programs welcomed them to campus during Spring New Student Convocation and New Student Orientation.
Periclean Scholars help obtain thousands in funding for indigenous children’s organization
February 8, 2021
Members of the Periclean Scholar Class of 2021 have helped the Oglala Lakota Children’s Justice Center obtain more than $50,000 in funding to support its mission of supporting and advocating for abused Lakota tribe children.
Elon Poll finds North Carolinians divided on Trump’s responsibility for U.S. Capitol violence
February 5, 2021
The most recent survey by the Elon University Poll found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s residents believe the former president is very or somewhat responsible for the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Carpenter publishes article on continuity and change in educator professional learning networks
February 4, 2021
Jeffrey Carpenter, associate professor of education and director of the Teaching Fellows program, and his co-author published the article in the Journal of Educational Change.
The GameStop spike: Associate Professor Adam Aiken offers insight into the stock’s viral rise and fall
February 3, 2021
Aiken, an associate professor of finance, explains many of the forces at work in the rapid spike in the video game retailer's stock price, and what the long-term implications may be.
Elon by Design partners with Duke, UNC, N.C. State and N.C. Central to catalyze a regional Design Thinking, Teaching, and Learning Collaborative
February 3, 2021
The collaborative, which includes faculty from universities across North Carolina, is working to reimagine and extend teaching, research, and service using design thinking methods.
Leading Women In Audio Conference announces keynote speaker
February 3, 2021
Researcher in Immersive Audio Technology will present at conference opening ceremony