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Elon alumnus David Powell named CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership

August 10, 2010

David M. Powell '86 has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Piedmont Triad Partnership, one of seven regional economic development partnerships in North Carolina. PTP is the economic development organization representing the 12-county Piedmont Triad region.

Study: Government workers “friendly,” “good looking” in film

August 4, 2010

Hollywood doesn’t really like government, judging by the movies it produces, but when you look at the way film directors portray individual employees, new research co-authored by an Elon University professor and alumna reveals a lot of on-screen respect for civil servants.

Los Angeles alumni mentor undergraduate students

August 4, 2010

Making the leap from a small town to the big city can be daunting, but as the number of Elon University alumni continues to grow with each passing year, graduates are establishing themselves in large metropolitan areas and making it easier for current students to pack up and peddle their wares - especially in Los Angeles, where the university is quickly expanding its presence.