Triad schools make college ranking list Aug 25, 2008
- Elon University, ranked No. 2 among master's universities in the South. Elon was also named the top "up and coming" school in that category in a listing of colleges that have made "striking improvements" worth watching. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Tech on trial Aug 22, 2008
Nicole Schulz Keith Carter, who handles litigation technology support for Greensboro law firm Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey Leonard, stands with some of the computer technology being used in courtrooms in the North Carolina Business Court at the Elon University School of Law in downtown Greensboro ... The courtroom, located in the Elon University School of Law, is among the most technologically advanced in the state. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Elon to add graduate program in interactive media Aug 10, 2008
Elon University will launch a master's degree program in interactive media beginning in the summer of 2009. The full-time, year-long program, which will be offered through the School of Communications, will be Elon's fifth graduate program. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Camp Central: Football Media Day Notebook Aug 6, 2008
After he assisted with flood relief and running the UI's two one-day football camps, he traveled to a Detroit Tigers baseball game, attended a friend's wedding and then on Saturday, July 5, 2008, married Jessica, who he met while the two were at Elon University in North Carolina. "My summer was pretty fast," Kaczenski said. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Triangle colleges hope 'green' look attracts students Aug 3, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008. Published: Aug 03, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Aug 03, 2008 02:44 AM. (News & Observer)
Strain on all sides as students wait Jul 31, 2008
Sam Ullian, an 18-year-old from Needham, remains on the wait list at three schools - the University of New Hampshire, Ithaca College, and Elon University in North Carolina. Ullian has gotten tired of waiting. (Boston Globe)
Educational achievements Jul 24, 2008
In September Chris Silvaggio will begin his freshman year at Elon University in North Carolina. Wakefield resident and recent UMass Lowell graduate Celia Merullo spent her final semester interning for Metro West Business Services, an accounting firm in Waltham. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Around Town July 23 -- Help church help community Jul 24, 2008
She was also accepted to Elon University, Fairfield University, Loyola College Maryland, Northeastern University, Salve Regina University and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. While a student at Sacred Heart, Kaitlin was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Sacred Heart Scholars and GREAN. In addition, she participated in Fighting Saints varsity cross-country, skiing and track and was a staff member of the student newspaper, Heart Beat. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Davis to step down as Elon Law dean Aug. 1 Jul 16, 2008
Leary Davis, founding dean of the Elon University School of Law, will step down as dean on Aug. 1 ... "Leary Davis has provided remarkable leadership and vision for Elon Law," said Leo M. Lambert, president of Elon University. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Artist finds inspiration close to home Jul 13, 2008
Born and raised in Caswell, Watlington attended Elon University for two years before deciding to pursue a career in art. "I went to the Technical Institute of Alamance which is now Alamance Community College," Watlington said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Ethicist helps make decisions on right and wrong Jul 8, 2008
I am originally from North Carolina, and I went to Elon University. I have always had an interest in ethics, so I went to the University of Tennessee, and I got a masters and Ph. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Neighbors (July 10) Jul 8, 2008
Sydney Hass, daughter of Michael and Ronni Hass, will attend Elon University ... Eileen Brighid Rogan, daughter of Paul and Mary Ellen Rogan of Needham, has been named to the dean s list for the 2008 spring semester at Elon University. (Needham Tab, MA)
Women's Basketball Assistant Jonathan Tsipis Promoted To Associate Head Coach Jul 8, 2008
Tsipis also spent time as an assistant men's basketball coach at Elon University, LeMoyne College and Cornell University, and began his coaching career on the men's basketball staff at Duke University. All told, Tsipis has coached under three national championship coaches -- McGraw, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski and LeMoyne's Dave Paulsen, who is now the head coach at Bucknell University. (Und.com)
ECU Summer Theater kicks off at Turnage Jun 27, 2008
The production includes students from ECU and Elon University, as well as professional actors from around the country. David Aston-Reese of Woodstock, N.Y., plays Lord Brockhurst, another major character, in the play. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Arlington senior receives scholarship Jun 26, 2008
In the fall, Maier will be attending Elon University in North Carolina. Maier said one of the reasons she chose Elon was because of the university's study abroad programs. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Around town - Catch a tune outside office Jun 25, 2008
Julie A. Kenneally, daughter of John and Joyce Kenneally of Marshfield, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies and political science from Elon University at commencement exercises held Saturday, May 24. With 1,089 graduates, the class of 2008 was the largest in Elon's history. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Herald school notes Jun 24, 2008
4 GPA) at Elon University for the 2008 spring semester: Cornelius -- Lindsey Dirkse and Mary Minor; Davidson -- Kara Moore; Huntersville -- Abigail Baumann, Eleanor Meacham and Thomas Porter. The president's list (no grade below an A-minus) for the 2008 spring semester includes Stephanie Murr of Davidson and Megan Osborne, Madelyn Rohleder and Rachel Stroud, all of Huntersville. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Elon professors research ethics of social media use Jun 24, 2008
Two Elon University professors are researching ethical concerns of marketers who provide so much information to journalists that writing about a company or brand never requires leaving their newsroom desk. Triad public relations firms say they debate how to use new tools and whether they're really effective at all. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
EEO Public Filing Jun 23, 2008
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Report. List of all full-time vacancies filled during the preceding year (this period represents June 1, 2007 thru May 31, 2008), identified by job title. (WTKR.com, VA)
Analysis: Law schools growing, but jobs aren't Jun 18, 2008
With provisional accreditation, Charlotte School of Law and Elon University were Nos. 199 and 200. (USA Today -- News)
Neighbors (June 19) Jun 17, 2008
Eileen Brighid Rogan, daughter of Paul and Mary Ellen Rogan of Needham, has been named to the dean s list for the 2008 spring semester at Elon University. The dean s list is composed of students with no grade below a B- minus and a grade point average of at least 3. (Needham Tab, MA)
Elite Eagle Scout rank is family tradition Jun 16, 2008
He has been accepted into Elon University in North Carolina. MORE COMMUNITY NEWS. (NJ.com -- Times)
NAHS Class of 2008 graduate list Jun 14, 2008
Katherine Boringa Elon University. John Bostonian Northern Essex CC. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Millbrook School announces graduates Jun 13, 2008
Kelsey Reifler, winner of the Arts Award in Visual Arts, will attend Elon University. Carter Sloan will travel a year before attending SUNY New Paltz. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Elon students earn degrees Jun 11, 2008
Several area students received degrees from Elon University at commencement exercises held Saturday, May 24 ... Several area students received degrees from Elon University at commencement exercises held Saturday, May 24 ... The Elon University School of Law opened in 2006 in downtown Greensboro. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
The best of the boys in 2007-08 Jun 8, 2008
NCHSAA CHAMPIONS: 4-AA: New Bern; 4-A: Wilmington Hoggard; 3-AA: Greensboro Dudley; 3-A: Western Alamance; 2-AA: Reidsville; 2-A: Lincolnton; 1-AA: Warsaw Kenan; 1-A: PlymouthNCISAA CHAMPIONS: 11-man Division I: Charlotte Latin; 11-man Division II: First Assembly; 8-man: Fayetteville TrinityREPORTED SIGNINGS: Brandon Allen (S. Johnston, Methodist University); Brett Allen (Wakefield, Western Carolina); Brandon Barnes (Bunn, N.C. State); Will Barnette (East Chapel Hill, Louisburg); Shawn Batters... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rangers go after college players on Day 2 Jun 7, 2008
Chris Dove, OF, Elon University 27. Charles Lowell, LHP, Winfield (Mo. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Mariners snag college righty in first round Jun 6, 2008
The Mariners made five other selections on Day 1 of the Draft: Outfielder Dennis Rabin from the University of Miami; right-handed pitcher Aaron Pribanic, out of the University of Nebraska; right-hander Steven Hensley from Elon University; right-handed pitcher Brett Lorin from Long Beach State and outfielder Jarrett Burgess out of Florida Christian High School. For the third consecutive year, and 14th time in franchise history, the Mariners selected a pitcher in the first round. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Ricks, Schroeder united in marriage (216) May 18, 2008
He earned a BS degree in business administration from Elon University and is an assistant manager with Enterprise in Charlotte. The bride was given in marriage by her father. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Marlborough Sampler May 15, 2008
A freshman at Elon University in North Carolina, Kristin didn t give up on helping the kids and completed the 24-hour event. This year s event was held April 14-15, and had 1,160 participants. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
DeLand native to head to Oxford this fall May 12, 2008
He went from DeLand to Elon University in North Carolina, earning a degree in chemistry. As part of the graduate program, he will earn a dual medical and Ph. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mid-State teams rule 2-A girls track May 10, 2008
"It's kind of sad because it's my senior year," said Lee, who is looking forward to competing for Elon University. "I'm sad to leave my team and coaches."Also for Cedar Ridge, Lindsey Fuller won the 100-meter dash, with a time of 12. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Race still influences voters, polls find May 4, 2008
"I think it's given pause to some people who have been supporting Obama," said Hunter Bacot, a political science professor and pollster at Elon University. "And for others it's given them a reason to oppose Obama beyond race."Three weeks ago, Bacot found in a statewide poll that more North Carolina voters would be reluctant to cast a ballot for a woman than for a black man. (News & Observer)
Will black voters stay home if Obama loses nomination? May 2, 2008
Hunter Bacot, an associate professor of political science at Elon University in North Carolina, saw another piece of political history haunting black Obama backers. "There's a sentiment among blacks that they've been taken for granted by the Democratic Party," Bacot said. (Anchorage Daily News)
AP: North Carolina Excited to Choose Between Clinton and Obama May 2, 2008
"People in North Carolina tend to look at individuals and offices distinctly and make the decision based on the person and the office," said Elon University pollster Hunter Bacot. "We have such a large number of independents. And they are true independents - they split ballots.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
ING Foundation donates $200K to Elon Apr 20, 2008
The Elon Academy was established in 2007 by Elon University as a three-year academic and leadership development program for local high school students with financial need and no family history of attending college. Elon President Leo Lambert said the ING Foundation gift will be key to helping those students grasp the importance of financial responsibility. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Clinton courts black women Apr 19, 2008
An Elon University Poll released Friday showed black women are more likely to view Obama favorably, said poll director Hunter Bacot. But, he added, each candidate fared well overall. (News & Observer)
PG West: Last year's late slide inspires Center baseball squad Apr 17, 2008
The staff has adjusted to being without former ace Ryan Hulme, who is pitching at Division I Elon University in North Carolina. "They key to our season was how our young pitchers would respond," DeFilippi said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wauford no-hits Warriors Apr 15, 2008
Cameron Scales, a 6-2 senior who will play at Elon University next year, provided the Steward offensive going 2 for 3 (double, HR), recorded two runs and registered three RBI.. Steward 110 010 1 4 4 2. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Connolly Paces Terps at Lady Seahawk Golf Apr 9, 2008
Wilmington 305 295 300 900 4 Campbell University 296 302 304 902 5 East Tennessee State 307 301 298 906 East Carolina Univ. 301 309 296 906 7 Western Carolina U. 306 304 302 912 8 Elon University 309 306 299 914 9 Wm. Coll. (Umterps.com)
Stony Brook Football Announces 2008 Schedule Apr 3, 2008
Stony Brook will start the season with a pair of home games, facing Colgate and then Elon University on September 6. The Elon Phoenix have the highest final poll ranking of any team on the 2008 schedule, finishing last season at No. 23 in both the media and coaches polls. (Goseawolves.org)
Guerrero Leads Monarchs At Furman Mar 31, 2008
Wilmington 306 306 294 906 +42 14 Elon University 307 305 299 911 +47 15 Charleston Southern 307 302 304 913 +49 16 Presbyterian College 307 301 309 917 +53 17 Old Dominion Univ. 313 303 303 919 +55 18 Wofford College 313 303 305 921 +57 19 Rhode Island, U. of 312 309 302 923 +59 20 Appalachian State U. 312 304 309 925 +61 21 Samford University 296 319 315 930 +66 T22 Marshall University 320 308 304 932 +68 T22 Winthrop University 309 313 310 932 +68 24 Davidson College 303 323 310 936 +72. ODU... (Odusports.com)
Catamount Men's Golf Rallies to Fourth-Place Finish at Furman Intercollegiate Mar 31, 2008
1 Chattanooga 287 291 296 874 +10 2 Clemson 292 291 294 877 +13 3 South Carolina 290 294 298 882 +18 T4 Western Carolina 295 302 291 888 +24 T4 Vanderbilt 293 301 294 888 +24 6 Virginia Tech 299 288 303 890 +26 7 South Carolina-Aiken 298 303 290 891 +27 T8 Furman University 297 302 295 894 +30 T8 Ohio State Univ. 294 306 294 894 +30 10 Francis Marion 297 310 292 899 +35 11 North Florida 305 299 296 900 +36 12 East Carolina 300 294 307 901 +37 13 UNC Wilmington 306 306 294 906 +42 14 Elon... (Catamountsports.com)
Guerrero and Murphy lead ODU after first round Mar 29, 2008
Elon University 307 +19. 19 Winthrop University 309 +21. (Odusports.com)
Worried Democrats make wish for a 'dream team ticket' Mar 25, 2008
"In all honesty, I think the choice of vice president for the Democrats is less important than for the Republicans," says Hunter Bacot, a political scientist at Elon University in North Carolina, which holds its primary on May 6. "He has to have someone who's going to shore up his conservative credentials as well as someone people are comfortable with (as president) should something happen to him health-wise.". (USA Today)
Relentless rise in gas prices wrecks family budgets Mar 24, 2008
In an Elon University poll earlier this month, about 31 percent of North Carolinians surveyed said the price of gas is the No. 1 transportation issue facing the state today. The latest increases in gasoline prices are related to the economy's slowdown, according to AAA Carolinas. (News & Observer)
Booklet distills laws on open meetings, records Mar 21, 2008
"I'm going to give the first copy to Governor Easley, so he'll know what the law is."At the mention of the chief executive's name, the lights in the meeting room at Elon University went out -- plunging the Sunshine Week event into darkness. "It's the governor!" Grace exclaimed, earning chuckles from the more than 100 people in attendance. (News & Observer)
Residents favor transit tax vote Mar 18, 2008
Most of the 473 adults surveyed last week by Elon University said they didn't want to pay higher taxes on fuel, cars or property to support transportation improvements they agreed were needed ... "That's a lot of money, and for them to support it at 66 percent says a lot," said Hunter Bacot, director of the Elon University Poll. (News & Observer)
Falcons Fly South to the Sunshine State Mar 15, 2008
MATCH-UPS ON THE DIAMOND Elon University - Phoenix - (3/14 - 11:00 a.m.) The Falcon squad will open the Stetson Spring Classic on Friday (Mar. 14) against Elon. (Bgsufalcons.com)
How big a factor is race in Democratic presidential contest? Mar 15, 2008
In North Carolina, Hunter Bacot, director of the Elon University Poll, said his state has Democratic demographics similar to Georgia, where Obama got 43 percent of the white vote on Feb. 5. "There's been a big influx into North Carolina," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cross Country Teams Earn Academic Recognition Mar 15, 2008
The 2007 NCAA Division I USTFCCCA Men's All-Academic Teams Arkansas State University Belmont University Bradley University Brigham Young University Brown University Butler University California State University, Fresno Central Michigan University Clemson University Colgate University Columbia University Cornell University Creighton University Dartmouth College Davidson College DePaul University Drake University Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Washington University Elon University Furman... (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Elon, Wake Forest named to "Best Value" list Mar 15, 2008
Kiplinger's Personal Finance has named Wake Forest University and Elon University to its list of the top 100 "Best Value" private colleges in the nation ... Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem placed No. 24 on the list, followed immediately by Elon University in Alamance County at No. 25. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Insider vies with outsider for right to face Sen. Dole Mar 9, 2008
"I'm the one with experience," Hagan told a group of Elon University law students in Greensboro one night recently. "I'm the one with ability to beat Elizabeth Dole."But Jim Neal, a Chapel Hill investment banker, is hoping to change the story line of the Democratic Senate primary on May 6. (News & Observer)
WGHP's Rich Brenner announces retirement Mar 7, 2008
Brenner plans to remain in the Triad and teach broadcasting part-time at Elon University. Related Industry News. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Covington, Hobbs to wed (33) Mar 2, 2008
The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Richmond Senior High School and a 2004 graduate of Elon University with a BS in corporate communications. She is employed by Bank of America in Charlotte. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
'Regenero: The Ways of Mages': N.C. teen publishes fantasy novel Mar 1, 2008
She is now an 18-year-old freshman at Elon University. Growing up, Gamble had to deal with the usual assortment of challenges faced by everyone, plus a couple of uncommon ones, being tiny for one. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Falcons Fire Tuesday Low To Climb Three Spots; Finish Ninth at Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate Feb 27, 2008
School Scores 1 Elon University 298 292 300 890 +26 2 Furman University 290 296 305 891 +27 3 Kennesaw St. Univ. 297 298 303 898 +34 4 Francis Marion U. 294 306 300 900 +36 5 Presbyterian College 298 301 303 902 +38 6 East Carolina Univ. 299 298 306 903 +39 7 South Carolina-Aiken 307 296 303 906 +42 8 Winthrop University 304 296 307 907 +43 9 Bowling Green 311 308 294 913 +49 10 Wofford College 294 307 315 916 +52 11 George Washington 304 298 318 920 +56 12 Marshall University 306 304 317 927... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons In 12th At Wexford Intercollegiate Through 36 Holes Feb 27, 2008
Results Through 36 Holes 1 Furman University 290 296 586 2 Elon University 298 292 590 3 Kennesaw St. Univ. 297 298 595 4 East Carolina Univ. 299 298 597 5 Presbyterian College 298 301 599 6 Francis Marion U. 294 306 600 Winthrop University 304 296 600 8 Wofford College 294 307 601 9 George Washington 304 298 602 10 South Carolina-Aiken 307 296 603 11 Marshall University 306 304 610 12 Bowling Green State 311 308 619 13 Northern Illinois U. 310 314 624 14 Davidson College 317 309 626 15 Oakland... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Women's Cross Country Falcons Named an All-Academic Team Feb 27, 2008
Appalachian State University Arizona State University Arkansas State University Austin Peay State University Ball State University Baylor University Belmont University Binghamton University Boston College Bowling Green State University Bradley University Brigham Young University Brown University Butler University California Polytechnic State University California State University, Fresno Central Connecticut State University Central Michigan University Clemson University Coastal Carolina... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Golf Places 11th at Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate Feb 27, 2008
Elon University (890) won the tournament by one stroke over runner-up Furman (891). Individual medalist Jimmy Lytle (69-69-72--210) of Elon rallied over the final 18 holes to claim a nine-stroke victory over Kennesaw State's Oliver West (70-76-73--219). (Gwsports.com)
Obama, McCain ahead in Elon University Poll of NC residents Feb 23, 2008
Durham, Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle Region. By GARY D. ROBERTSON : Associated Press Writer Feb 22, 2008. (Herald Sun)
Indians' wide receivers coach heading to N.C. college Feb 23, 2008
- Mike McCarty, wide-receivers coach for Arkansas State, has resigned to become offensive coordinator at Elon University in North Carolina, ASU coach Steve Roberts announced Friday. McCarty coached wide receivers for the past four seasons, including the 2007 campaign when the Indians passed for the second-most yards (2,446) in school history. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Poll: Obama, McCain Ahead in NC Feb 23, 2008
The Elon University Poll was conducted by telephone from Feb. 18-21. It involved interviews with 307 North Carolina residents likely to vote for a Democratic candidate for president, with a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 6 percentage points. (Newsmax)
Trade symposium begins at Elon Feb 19, 2008
A three-part symposium on fair trade practices will begin tonight at Elon University, according to an announcement. The first session will take place tonight and feature author Pietra Rivoli, who will discuss her book "Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy.". (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
NC teen publishes fantasy novel Feb 16, 2008
She is now an 18-year-old freshman at Elon University, where she is an N.C. Teaching Fellow. The teaching-fellows program is designed to encourage outstanding students to become teachers by offering a $6,500 scholarship for four years to 500 high-school seniors each year in exchange for a commitment to teach in North Carolina for four years. (The Daily Reflector)
