Peace and Conflict Studies

Funded by an Elon Innovates Grant and promoted by the Peace and Conflict Studies Program, the training teaches mediation as a peaceful conflict resolution method.

Human rights advocate and leader of the Xinka Indigenous people from Guatemala, Sheny Lemus, along with other activists, visited Elon as part of a North Carolina tour hosted by US-based organizations Witness for Peace Southeast, the Iximché Media, and the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.

Assistant Professor Francisco "Paco" Chen-López brought fresh perspectives on Latin American identity during his visit to Elon University. Through his keynote address and classroom visits, he revealed how Chinese migration has impacted Latin American history and culture.

Baris Kesgin, associate professor of political science and public policy, and Katherine Graham McCormick ‘24 published in article that develops an average quantitative profile of American women political leaders’ beliefs about politics.

In his commentary, Blake analyzed Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ historic third-term electoral victory.

McKibben, environmentalist and author, will speak at on April 23 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gym.

Blake and his co-authors examine South–to-South Security Cooperation between Mexico and the Caribbean on the problem of illegal guns trafficked from the US into Mexico and the Caribbean.

The Elon University Social Justice Social was an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to connect for meaningful conversations and community.

Karunatilaka’s “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida” won the 2022 Booker Prize. He discussed his works with Assistant Professor of English Dinidu Karunanayake in Turner Theatre.

Karunatilaka will converse with Assistant Professor of English Dinidu Karunanayake in Turner Theatre on Monday, Oct. 7, at 5:30 p.m. The Sri Lankan author’s “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida” won the 2022 Booker Prize.