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Syllabuz – New York City: Living in the Global Community
September 17, 2026
In the course COR 4180: New York City: Living in the Global Community, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Safia Swimelar uses the city as a microcosm to help students understand the diversity and complexity of global humanity.
Buckmaster featured on AAC&U webinar panel
September 17, 2026
Matt Buckmaster was invited to share insights and best practices on assessment in the Core Curriculum using the AAC&U VALUE rubrics.
Faculty members selected for community-based learning development initiative
August 19, 2026
Nineteen faculty members have been selected for four extended faculty development programs in community-based pedagogy
Elon research on first-year pedagogies highlights university’s commitment to student success
June 11, 2026
Faculty and staff across campus units collaborate on a new publication that makes the case for intentional faculty development centered on the unique needs of first-year students.
English faculty present at National Writing Conference
March 16, 2026
English Department faculty share pedagogical innovations and career reflections at the Conference on College Composition and Communication
Paula Patch facilitates workshop on successful Common Reading programs
March 10, 2026
Along with other members of the Penguin Random House Common Reads Advisory Board, Paula Patch, associate director of the Common Reading Program and First-Year Foundations in the Elon Core Curriculum and associate teaching professor of English, facilitated a half-day workshop on launching and sustaining a Common Reading program at the annual Conference on the First-Year Experience in Seattle in February.
Devin Proctor publishes volume on digital ethnography
March 6, 2026
The Elon anthropologist's edited volume introduces methods guidelines and provides case studies for the practice of digital ethnographic study in the social sciences.
The United Nations in Cyprus hosts the Divided Lands study abroad class
January 15, 2026
During the Winter Term study abroad opportunity, students had the unique experience of meeting the president of Cyprus and president of the European Union Commission.
Balancing innovation and accountability: Inside Elon’s first ‘Drones and Society’ class
September 30, 2025
The new course, offered by Associate Teaching Professor of Communication Design Randy Piland, blends hands-on projects and flight simulations with discussions about ethics, privacy and the broader impact of drone use.
Syllabuzz: The Time of Your Life
April 15, 2025
In this upper-level Core Curriculum seminar, Lecturer in Sociology Karen Wirth guides students in exploring the links between time, purpose and the pursuit of a meaningful life.