Articles by Eric Townsend
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Fair introduces students to interdisciplinary programs
October 19, 2012
An Oct. 18 program in McKinnon Hall exposed new students to potential academic programs to explore over the next four years.
Paul Anderson quoted by Chronicle of Higher Education on importance of writing
October 17, 2012
The professor of English shares observations on the need to sharpen writing skills to produce better critical thinkers among students.
Speakers discuss influence of religion on politics
October 16, 2012
The CEO of a nonpartisan institute on faith & public life was joined Oct. 10 by an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ professor to share insights as the elections approach.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ sophomore named a BET ‘M.A.D. Girl’
October 15, 2012
Yasmine Arrington was honored in New York City this weekend for her nonprofit to help children of jailed parents.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ hosts higher education forum for fighting hunger
October 12, 2012
Co-sponsored by three nonprofits and college programs, the event challenged guests to “harness the power” of N.C. students and faculty.
Former U.S. comptroller: ‘Grand bargain’ needed on debt
October 12, 2012
David Walker told ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students on Oct. 5 of a looming financial crisis that will impact their economic security should elected leaders not act.
Lumen Scholar studies masculinity in Jane Austen novels
October 9, 2012
Sarah Lentz '13 researches what it meant to be a man in the Regency era of British history by examining popular fictional characters.
In My Words: ‘Navigating breast cancer’s long road’
October 8, 2012
Associate Professor Barbara Gordon shares reflections of her personal journey during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Students named winners of #ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵFamily social media contest
October 8, 2012
Two freshmen from New Jersey and a sophomore from New York had their Family Weekend photos collect the most number of Facebook “likes.”