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In My Words: In vast space to deepest ocean, explorers push to the edges so we don’t have to
February 28, 2024
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Professor Rosemary Haskell examines what we as a society gain by the triumphs of those explorers who brave danger to accomplish new things. The column was published by the Fayetteville Observer and other media outlets.
CATL announces the 2023-24 Teaching and Learning Grants
February 27, 2024
CATL Teaching and Learning Grants support innovative, inclusive and/or scholarly teaching and learning projects that experiment with learning strategies or assessments, pilot engaged teaching approaches and/or evaluate the impact of pedagogical practices.
Peace Corps Prep program at Elon to celebrate more than a decade of global impact on Thursday
February 27, 2024
The Feb. 29 celebration in Turner Theatre will include a panel discussion with returned Peace Corps volunteers and a viewing of the “A Towering Task” documentary about the global service organization.
Musician and activist Daryl Davis emphasizes the importance of difficult conversations
February 23, 2024
Davis visited Elon University on Feb. 20 as part of the Liberal Arts Forum lecture series.
Cormac McCarthy Society newsletter features Greg Hlavaty’s ‘Eulogy for Cormac McCarthy’
February 23, 2024
The Cormac McCarthy Society featured Greg Hlavaty's "The Huntsman and His Hounds (or, Eulogy for Cormac McCarthy)" in its February 2024 newsletter.
Elon honors Mary Jo Festle and Ann Cahill as Distinguished University Professors
February 21, 2024
Mary Jo Festle, Maude Sharpe Powell Professor of History, and Ann Cahill, professor of philosophy and director of the National and International Fellowships Office, were celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as Elon University’s seventh and eighth Distinguished University Professors.
Elon Jazz Festival to bring national talent, area students and musicians to campus
February 20, 2024
The annual jazz festival includes workshops and clinics for middle and high school students, "jam session" opportunities for the community, and the free Jazz Festival Concert headlined by trumpeter Kris Johnson.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards $260K grant to Yanica Faustin to support health equity research
February 19, 2024
The Health Equity Scholars for Action program supports academic researchers from historically underrepresented backgrounds as they expand research designed to dismantle systemic and structural barriers to health and well-being.
Top Influencer: Adam Rozan ‘01 recognized for innovation in engaging museum audiences
February 16, 2024
Rozan was recently recognized as a 2023 BlooLoop Power 10 Museum Influencer for his achievements.
Mathematics and Statistics faculty present at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators National Conference
February 16, 2024
Heather Barker and Emily Elrod presented their current research at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference held in Orlando, Florida on February 8-10th.