Articles by Eric Townsend
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Lumen Scholar researches role of Christians in the Holocaust
May 29, 2014
Recent ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ graduate Sarah Holland's study of Christian complicity in the evils of Nazi Germany shed light on the way people of faith can be led astray by leaders who exploit religious beliefs at the expense of marginalized populations.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ remembers Maya Angelou
May 28, 2014
The acclaimed poet and civil rights icon died May 28, 2014, a year and a half after visiting campus for Fall Convocation where she encouraged students to "have an attitude of gratitude" and called ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ a "rainbow in the cloud."
Mary Carillo urges Class of 2014 to always act with compassion
May 27, 2014
In a Saturday morning Commencement address, the acclaimed sportscaster and former professional tennis star encouraged ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Class of 2014 to be guardians of the planet by showing kindness and respect to everyone they meet.
In My Words: For dedicated educators, parting really is sweet sorrow
May 27, 2014
Associate Professor Naeemah Clark writes for regional newspapers about the joys and sadness each spring of watching students graduate.
Commencement news releases available to download
May 27, 2014
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has made available online customized announcements for graduating seniors and their parents to submit to hometown newspapers.
Senior class gift sets new mark for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ
May 24, 2014
Forty-three percent of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students in the Class of 2014 - an all-time high participation rate for the Senior Class Giving Campaign - contributed more than $52,000 this year to support areas of campus close to their hearts.
Entrepreneurs to graduate students: ‘Your MBA will set you apart’
May 23, 2014
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ parents Ed and Joan Doherty P’07, co-founders of a company that operates dozens of family restaurant franchises, offered wisdom May 23 to Master of Business Administration candidates gathered in Whitley Auditorium for Commencement exercises.
Washington Post blog publishes guest column from Jason Husser
May 23, 2014
The assistant professor of political science and assistant director of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll penned a May 8 viewpoint analyzing the way in which North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature might inadvertently boost Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan's reelection bid.
Toddie Peters authors column for Huffington Post
May 23, 2014
The professor of religious studies shares stories of making baby food for her children and takes to task companies that put the bottom line ahead of social welfare and care for others.
Six seniors receive Fulbright awards
May 23, 2014
The Class of 2014 is sending more scholars overseas next year with Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grants than any previous class in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ history.