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In My Words: Don’t feed President Troll
June 9, 2020
In the column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Professor of Law Enrique Armijo argues that President Trump's recent Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship would do more to limit free speech than to protect it.
In My Words: For democracy’s sake, end racism and support journalism
June 9, 2020
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate. Rochelle Ford, dean of Elon's School of Communications, writes about the role that journalism plays in educating the public about the impact of racism upon society and the need to support journalism going forward.
Elon-N.C. State partnership demonstrates artificial cilia controlled with magnets and light
June 8, 2020
Researchers from the two universities have made advances in the field of soft robotics by bending artificial cilia into new shapes using a magnetic field, then returning the cilia to their original shape by exposing them to light.
Elon Law scholar shares advice for online teaching
June 8, 2020
Professor Steve Friedland, recognized as one of the nation’s best law school professors, used neuroscience and educational theory in a presentation to the 2020 CALIcon conference in which he offers best practices for helping students overcome fatigue and distractions that occur in virtual learning.
Faculty Statement in Response to Violence Against Members of the Black Community
June 5, 2020
Thoughtful discussions and messages shared by students in recent weeks regarding the issues of racism and racial violence helped shape a statement unanimously approved June 5, 2020, by faculty of the Elon University School of Law.
Suing over a shutdown? Elon Law professor analyzes proposal
June 4, 2020
Associate Professor Andy Haile was quoted in a Winston-Salem Journal article that reported on legislation in North Carolina that would allow business owners to recover lost income from the state when emergency orders shutter their companies.
Elon University named hosting partner of Bringing Theory to Practice
June 4, 2020
On July 1, Elon University will become the host site for the national initiative that is focused on transforming undergraduate education.
Bravo, Lucia embrace new roles as department chairs
June 3, 2020
Associate Professors Vanessa Bravo and Cara Lucia take over the top leadership positions of the Strategic Communications Department and Sport Management Department, respectively.
The Rev. Donna Vanhook ’07, health and social justice class at Elon partner to support elderly population
June 3, 2020
The local minister formed a community partnership with Elon’s Assistant Professor of Philosophy Lauren Guilmette and the Alamance Resiliency Coalition to provide resources to help the older populations of East Burlington during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Johnson awarded National Endowment for the Humanities grant for philosophy research
June 3, 2020
Johnson's forthcoming book, "Three American Hegels," will trace the influence translations of German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel's work had on American thought and scholarship in the 19th and early 20th centuries.