Faculty & Staff

Associate Professor of Political Science and coordinator of International and Global Studies Safia Swimelar's recent research looks at the way that nationalism helps explain varying LGBT rights policies in two Southeast European states, Croatia and Serbia.  Her article was published in the peer-reviewed journal East European Politics and Societies.  

Bleakney, Olive-Taylor, Reimer, and Ruelle shared advice about bringing partners into the library space on a panel titled “We’re in This Together: Deep Collaboration with Library Building Partners” at the Librarians’ Association at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2019 Conference.

Patrick Rudd and Jennifer Smith presented at the Librarians’ Association at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2019 Conference.

Jeff Clark, professor of mathematics, attended the annual meeting of the Southeastern Section of the Mathematical Association of America where he concluded his two-year term as chair of the section.

Assistant Professor of Wellness Erica Thomas presents research at the Society of Behavioral Medicine National Conference in Washington, D.C.

The long-time associate professor of art died unexpectedly on March 9.

Claussen, associate professor of religious studies and Lori and Eric Sklut Scholar in Jewish Studies, is one of eight Elon faculty members featured this year in "Passionately Curious," the annual Elon University President's Report. 

The School of Education has been selected to participate in the N.C. Early Learning and Literacy Impact Coalition through Deans for Impact.

Eric Townsend, director of communications for Elon University School of Law, received the College News Association of the Carolinas' 2019 H. Lewis Gaston Award for outstanding service to CNAC and accomplishments in public relations in higher education.

Patch, senior lecturer in English and College Writing (ENG 110) Coordinator, has been elected vice president of the Council of Writing Program Administrators. She will become president of the organization in 2021.