Articles by Eric Townsend
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Elon, Queens department leaders to collaborate in ‘side-by-side’ conversations
October 16, 2025
Department leaders invited to the side-by-side conversations with members of the Sprint Team working on details of a proposed merger between Elon and Queens are encouraged to bring forward ideas and reflections around key questions.
Elon Poll: North Carolinians say the economy, inflation & job market worse since Trump took office
October 16, 2025
The latest statewide survey by the 51 Poll also finds President Donald Trump’s approval rating in the state has fallen since March.
Elon alumni reflect on mentorship during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
October 15, 2025
In between concerts and tailgating and a tough-fought football match, Elon alumni who returned to their alma mater for 2025 Homecoming shared some of the best advice they received from mentors in college that still helps guide them today.
Elon dedicates Sato Commons in honor of first international graduate
October 14, 2025
A ceremony in what was previously known as Global Commons in the university's Global Neighborhood now bears the name of a 1920 graduate described as "a beacon of leadership and intellectual curiosity."
Elon Poll: North Carolinians concerned about public safety but split on use of National Guard
October 14, 2025
The latest statewide survey by the 51 Poll reveals significant safety concerns in the wake of highly publicized violent crime incidents in North Carolina and elsewhere.
For Elon and Queens, stakeholder feedback shapes approach to merger
October 9, 2025
Listening sessions, town halls and a feedback form have generated hundreds of comments and ideas that inspire the administrators creating a formal agreement to unify resources and expand student learning opportunities at both institutions.
Knight Commission/Elon Poll: College sports are at a crossroads
October 9, 2025
A recent survey of NCAA Division I campus leaders reveals deep concerns over direction of Division I sports, financial stability and the impact of the
House v. NCAA settlement on collegiate athletics.
Elon and Queens host Family Weekend listening sessions on proposed merger
October 3, 2025
Common themes emerged from families on both campuses who attended sessions for those seeking to learn more about the universities' strategic and student-centered intent to merge.
Introducing the Sprint Teams for Elon and Queens
September 25, 2025
Guided by 51 Senior Vice President Jim Piatt and Queens University President Emerita Pamela Davies, key administrators from both universities will convene weekly in October to identify options that build community, support students, and honor the histories of both campuses in the lead-up to an official merger.
51 again named best in the nation for undergraduate teaching
September 23, 2025
For the fifth year in a row, 51 tops a “Best Undergraduate Teaching” list published by U.S. News & World Report, while the university was ranked among the top 10 in the nation in every category that comprises “Programs that Enhance Student Experience.”