Articles by Michael Abernethy
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U.S. Navy Band Commodores get in the pocket with Elon’s Jazz Ensemble
October 24, 2023
The world-class musicians of the Navy Band Commodores offered a clinic and concert for students and faculty in the Department of Music.
Matt Sears ’18 named Harvard Business School Kaplan Fellow
October 11, 2023
One of only 10 recipients of the 2023-24 Kaplan Fellowship, Sears is focused on developing cell and gene therapies for neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases.
Get your tickets meow: ‘Cat Video Fest 2023’ shows Oct. 19 at Arts West
October 11, 2023
'Cat Video Fest 2023' will accompany the Department of Art's open house the night of Thursday, Oct. 19. Tickets are on sale through the Elon Box Office with proceeds benefiting a local animal welfare group.
Hands-on DEI in STEM Showcase sparks conversations to enhance STEM experiences
October 10, 2023
The event was planned by Elon's leadership team overseeing a six-year, $377,800 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to transform first-year STEM experiences and promote belonging in STEM programs among historically underrepresented groups.
Professors raise alarm, call for action at ‘State of Blackness’ panel
October 6, 2023
Four members of Elon’s faculty discussed current events in politics, education and law at an event marking the 30th anniversary of Elon’s African and African-American Studies program.
Alexa Wildish ’10 wins spot on Niall Horan’s team in premiere of NBC’s “The Voice”
October 2, 2023
Wildish, a graduate of Elon’s music theatre program and a singer-songwriter specializing in bluegrass and Americana, performed on the show’s 24th season premiere Sept. 25.
Faculty panel to discuss ‘State of Blackness’ in the U.S.
September 27, 2023
"The State of Blackness: Education, Politics and Law” is Tues., Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. in McBride Gathering Space.
Yanica Faustin publishes chapter on Black women’s reproductive health
September 19, 2023
Faustin and co-authors focused on the importance of mixed methodologies to better study health trends and issues in the Black diaspora for "Black Women's Reproductive Health and Sexuality: A Holistic Public health Approach."
African & African-American Studies at Elon hosts 30th anniversary events
September 7, 2023
The interdisciplinary minor program began in 1994 and includes courses spanning the liberal arts and includes study abroad opportunities. An opening reception in the Wilhelmina Boyd Office of African and African-American Studies is Thursday, Sept. 14.
Performing arts, music alumni share wisdom with Elon in Los Angeles program
September 6, 2023
Two alumni panels provided industry insights, experiences and connections for Elon undergraduates in the Elon in Los Angeles program this summer