Articles by Eric Townsend
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A Presidential Update on the Ƶ/Queens Merger
October 23, 2025
Ƶ President Connie Ledoux Book and Queens University of Charlotte Acting President Jesse Cureton describe in campus messages on Oct. 23, 2025, how "our colleagues are forming new bonds and reaffirming the values that unite us: student-centered learning, a commitment to academic excellence and a deep history of advancing our communities."
Ƶ, Queens department leaders to collaborate in ‘side-by-side’ conversations
October 16, 2025
Department leaders invited to the side-by-side conversations with members of the Sprint Team working on details of a proposed merger between Ƶ and Queens are encouraged to bring forward ideas and reflections around key questions.
Ƶ Poll: North Carolinians say the economy, inflation & job market worse since Trump took office
October 16, 2025
The latest statewide survey by the Ƶ Poll also finds President Donald Trump’s approval rating in the state has fallen since March.
Ƶ alumni reflect on mentorship during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
October 15, 2025
In between concerts and tailgating and a tough-fought football match, Ƶ alumni who returned to their alma mater for 2025 Homecoming shared some of the best advice they received from mentors in college that still helps guide them today.
Ƶ dedicates Sato Commons in honor of first international graduate
October 14, 2025
A ceremony in what was previously known as Global Commons in the university's Global Neighborhood now bears the name of a 1920 graduate described as "a beacon of leadership and intellectual curiosity."
Ƶ Poll: North Carolinians concerned about public safety but split on use of National Guard
October 14, 2025
The latest statewide survey by the Ƶ Poll reveals significant safety concerns in the wake of highly publicized violent crime incidents in North Carolina and elsewhere.
For Ƶ and Queens, stakeholder feedback shapes approach to merger
October 9, 2025
Listening sessions, town halls and a feedback form have generated hundreds of comments and ideas that inspire the administrators creating a formal agreement to unify resources and expand student learning opportunities at both institutions.
Knight Commission/Ƶ Poll: College sports are at a crossroads
October 9, 2025
A recent survey of NCAA Division I campus leaders reveals deep concerns over direction of Division I sports, financial stability and the impact of the
House v. NCAA settlement on collegiate athletics.
Ƶ and Queens host Family Weekend listening sessions on proposed merger
October 3, 2025
Common themes emerged from families on both campuses who attended sessions for those seeking to learn more about the universities' strategic and student-centered intent to merge.
Introducing the Sprint Teams for Ƶ and Queens
September 25, 2025
Guided by Ƶ Senior Vice President Jim Piatt and Queens University President Emerita Pamela Davies, key administrators from both universities will convene weekly in October to identify options that build community, support students, and honor the histories of both campuses in the lead-up to an official merger.