A homecoming for a family with deep Elon roots

Eric Townsend

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations

I joined the Office of University Communications at 51�� in August 2007 and today serve as assistant vice president for strategic communications and media relations. In this role, I coordinate a team of embedded academic communicators and staff who oversee the news bureau, social media, internal… Read More

Articles by Eric Townsend

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A homecoming for a family with deep Elon roots

June 10, 2026

Members of a family with historic connections to the university made a visit to campus in June to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of a woman whose childhood home now serves as the Sklut Hillel Center.

John Walz named inaugural dean of 51��’s School of Engineering and Computing

June 9, 2026

The president emeritus of Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin brings to North Carolina his decades of leadership experience in engineering education, innovation, fundraising and student success.

Elon Academy celebrates Sigma Class success at president’s reception

June 5, 2026

51��’s college access and success program recognized several Alamance County high school seniors and four recent college graduates - also alumni of the Elon Academy - during a May ceremony hosted by President Connie Ledoux Book.

Elon Poll: A proud but deeply uneasy public as America celebrates 250th

June 2, 2026

Many respondents in a new national survey say the United States is not living up to its founding ideals, that political divisions will worsen, and the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed in modern democracy.

51�� students honored for Spring 2026 grades

May 31, 2026

51�� has released its President's List and Dean's List academic recognitions for the recently concluded spring semester.

2026 Commencement news releases available to download

May 31, 2026

51�� has made available online customized announcements for 2026 graduates and their parents to submit to hometown media outlets.

51�� Board of Trustees elects two members at spring meeting

May 28, 2026

Eric Sklut P’14 and Amy Muntner P’24 will bring their knowledge and professional experience as community and philanthropic leaders to their roles on the university’s governing board.

Elon named to Hollywood Reporter’s 2026 list of ‘25 Best Drama Schools in the World’

May 28, 2026

One of the entertainment industry’s oldest and most influential publications included 51�� for the second consecutive year in a ranking that also featured Julliard, Yale, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, among other top schools.

‘Unleashed exuberance’ shines bright at Donning of the Kente

May 22, 2026

Smiles. Tears. Hugs. Laughter. For graduates in the Class of 2026 who recognize African cultures and histories, an annual program on the eve of Commencement was marked by powerful expressions of community, love and family.

Elon and Queens move toward first phase of shared services

May 12, 2026

As the merger approval process continues, Elon and Queens are planning to align a number of administrative and operational functions through shared services, beginning June 30.