Elon philosophy professor unearths roots of American philosophy in new book

Michael Abernethy

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Elon philosophy professor unearths roots of American philosophy in new book

October 15, 2024

Ryan Johnson, associate professor of philosophy, traces the influence of German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel in the work of American philosophers in “Three American Hegels."

Elon performing arts professor’s choreography to be featured at N.C. Dance Festival

October 15, 2024

Associate Professor of Dance Renay Aumiller choreographed “Kairos,” one of five featured performances in the festival’s Mainstage concert, Saturday, Oct. 19.

Award-winning author Shehan Karunatilaka discusses purpose, joy of writing in Elon visit

October 9, 2024

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.

Elon breaks ground on Peace Garden at Lindner Hall

October 7, 2024

A new campus garden, planned for completion this fall, will embody peace and justice at 51��.

Elon programs, community partner to preserve history in first History Harvest

October 4, 2024

The event was held Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Snow Camp Outdoor Theater and involved students, faculty and staff scanning and digitizing local historical artifacts.

Booker Prize-winning author Shehan Karunatilaka to speak at Elon

October 2, 2024

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.

Author Diya Abdo explores radical hospitality and accountability at Power + Place Collaborative event

October 2, 2024

Abdo is the author of “American Refuge: True Stories of the Refugee Experience," and spoke at Elon Community Church on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Andrew Monteith’s book on religious origins of the war on drugs wins Best First Book Prize

September 25, 2024

The British Association of American Studies awarded Associate Professor of Religious Studies Andrew Monteith’s “Christian Nationalism and the Birth of the War on Drugs” the Arthur Miller Institute Best First Book Prize

Oprah Daily, Today Show feature Tita Ramírez and first novel

September 25, 2024

The associate professor of English’s first book, “Tell it to me Singing,” was published this summer to enthusiastic reviews.

Tayo Sanders talks closing the gap in technology and cost of drug development at Voices of Discovery lecture

September 16, 2024

In the first Voices of Discovery lecture of the academic year, scientist, researcher and investor Tayo Sanders described his work to reduce the cost of medical treatments with technological advancements.