Political Science and Public Policy

January seminars in the nation's capital attracted Elon University students representing a variety of academic interests.

Professor Laura Roselle will be working with a colleague from Duke University to bring at least three books to print each year.

Laura Roselle, professor of political science, presented a paper at the Southern Political Science Association annual meeting in New Orleans, Jan. 12.

Assistant Professor Mileah Kromer, assistant director of the Elon University Poll, was a guest on the Nov. 15 statewide broadcast of the news magazine program.

Mileah Kromer, assistant professor of political science and assistant director of the Elon University Poll, was honored Nov. 7 by Indiana University of Pennsylvania, her alma mater, with a Young Alumni Achievement Award.

Pollsters asked about protests against banks, as well as the Tea Party and a proposed N.C. amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Data also indicates that North Carolinians have a more favorable view of President Barack Obama's recent visit to the state.

North Carolina's role as a presidential battleground state in 2012 has brought the Elon University Poll added attention from national reporters.

Elon University served as the host institution for the International Studies Association – South conference from Oct. 14-15. The conference was held on campus, primarily in Lindner Hall over the fall break weekend.