https://meganwalsh.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Megan WalshenWed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2024/11/elons-fall-dance-concert-explores-concept-unboxingEmotions, relationships, pushing past spatial limits, AI, social media and technology — all topics to be “unboxed” in Elon University’s fall dance concert.  Elon’s fall dance concert, “UnBoxed,” will feature pieces from professors, student choreographers and guests, all sharing their perspectives on the theme of unboxing something and thinking outside the box. The artistic director of the show, dance professor Renay Aumiller, said the concept beh...Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2024/11/elons-fall-dance-concert-explores-concept-unboxinghttps://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/10/peace-love-and-unity-the-wailers-spread-their-mission-of-hope-to-burlingtonUpdated on 12:28 p.m. on Oct. 7 to include video from event. “Peace, love and unity” is the mission statement behind The Wailers, the former band of reggae star Bob Marley, now focused on spreading hope to the younger generations.  The Wailers performed in downtown Burlington Oct. 3 after a last-minute venue change moved their show from Greensboro.  For band leader Aston Barrett Jr., carrying on T...Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/10/peace-love-and-unity-the-wailers-spread-their-mission-of-hope-to-burlingtonhttps://elonnewsnetwork.shorthandstories.com/fitting-futures-sewing-university-community-engagement/index.htmlFrom her first trip off campus with the Elon College Fellows Program, senior Brooke Gustafson knew she wanted to use her fellows research project to engage the university with the local community.  “I realized then and there that there was a large bubble around Elon University that wasn't connecting with the community,” Gustafson said.  That led Gustafson to create her research project, Fitting Futures, which aims to provide free clothing alterations to th...Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://elonnewsnetwork.shorthandstories.com/fitting-futures-sewing-university-community-engagement/index.htmlhttps://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2026/03/elon-universitys-new-professor-title-begins-following-promotionsWith this year’s tenure and promotions announcement came a title shift for Elon professors formerly known as lecturers, now called teaching professors. The title change provides these professors a chance to have the more upward mobility of multiple promotion levels that tenured professors have. Lecturers previously could only be promoted to senior lecturer. Beyond the shift, the announcement included promotions for 52 professors and continuance for 19....Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2026/03/elon-universitys-new-professor-title-begins-following-promotionshttps://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2026/04/first-daughter-suite-creates-historical-fantasia-for-audiencesFrom one scene to the next everyday arguments bleed into turning a first lady into a duck and killing someone with a doll. Audiences will explore the inner lives of the first ladies and daughters of United States presidents in Elon University’s production of “First Daughter Suite.” The musical, written by Michael John Lachuisa, will be performed in Roberts Studio Theatre from May 1 to 3.  Director and professor Alexandra Warren said the show feat...Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2026/04/first-daughter-suite-creates-historical-fantasia-for-audienceshttps://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2026/05/new-york-times-journalist-discusses-role-of-journalists-offers-advice-to-younger-generationsFrom being kicked out of her college newspaper to working as a New York Times investigative reporter and author, Jodi Kantor shared her wisdom and work with audiences at the Elon University School of Law’s Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series on May 6.  Kantor addressed audiences in The Proximity Hotel in Greensboro. Kantor has worked on many large investigative stories, including exposing the sexual harassment and abuse by Harvey Weinstein, and is now investigating the United States Supreme...Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2026/05/new-york-times-journalist-discusses-role-of-journalists-offers-advice-to-younger-generations