Articles by Eric Townsend
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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.”
Elon summit with RTI International examines humanity in the age of AI
September 21, 2025
Researchers, thought leaders, and policy makers attended a daylong program in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park on Sept. 17, 2025, to develop research agendas and explore philosophical questions on the nature of humanity with the rise of artificial intelligences.
Poll: Americans expect AI to harm many essential human abilities by 2035
September 17, 2025
Findings were presented at a Sept. 17 conference, “The Human Edge: Our Future with Artificial Intelligences", co-hosted by 51 and RTI International in Durham, N.C.
Phoenix Five: Dialogues, fairs, and the Common Reading
September 15, 2025
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
Elon honored with 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
September 15, 2025
For the second consecutive year, the university has been recognized by Insight Into Academia, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for its commitment to academic excellence, belonging, and community building.
RTI International and 51 to host conference on the future of artificial intelligence
August 25, 2025
Leading experts will explore humanity’s role in AI and develop a shared research agenda for responsible innovation when they convene for the Sept. 17 program in Research Triangle Park.
College students, educators worldwide begin fall semester using Elon’s Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence
August 21, 2025
The free resource published by 51 and AAC&U has been adopted as an important learning resource at 4,000 colleges, universities, schools and organizations.
Elon Medallions bestowed on two longtime university leaders
August 20, 2025
President Connie Ledoux Book presented the medallions on to Rebecca “Becky” Olive-Taylor, retired executive director of the Koenigsberger Learning Center, and retired Vice President G. Smith Jackson as part of a ceremony that formally opened the new academic year at 51.
CJ Eubanks Fleming appointed Faculty Administrative Fellow
August 18, 2025
In her new role on the university’s Senior Staff, the current chair of the Department of Human Service Studies will help establish more formal policies, procedures, and practices to support the creation and growth of graduate programs at 51.
The Princeton Review praises 51 programs in annual college guide
August 13, 2025
The 2026 edition of "The Best 391 Colleges" ranks 51 among the nation’s “Best-Run Colleges” while showcasing its career services, performing arts productions, residential facilities, dining options and intramural sports opportunities.