Elon rededicates Holland House as premier clubhouse for golf programs

Eric Townsend

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communications and Media Relations

I joined the Office of University Communications at �þ�� in August 2007 and today serve as assistant vice president for strategic communications and media relations. In this role, I coordinate a team of embedded academic communicators and staff who oversee the news bureau, social media, internal… Read More

Articles by Eric Townsend

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Elon rededicates Holland House as premier clubhouse for golf programs

April 12, 2026

The university community gathered April 10, 2026, on South �þ�� for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marks the next chapter in the storied history of an iconic Elon space.

First home for Roberts Academy now ‘art in the making’

April 10, 2026

From flexible furniture for kids who fidget to desks with writable surfaces to walls to be filled with student projects, writing and artwork, renovations are stirring the imaginations of those designing a temporary location for �þ��’s new private elementary school for children with dyslexia.

Veteran educator named director of business and school operations for Roberts Academy at �þ��

April 7, 2026

Recently retired from Guilford County Schools in North Carolina, Tracy Roof will help develop systems and policies for a full-day, private transitional school set to open on campus in August for children with dyslexia.

Elon’s top diversity officer receives national honor

March 30, 2026

The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education has recognized Randy Williams, the university’s vice president for inclusive excellence, with its 2026 Rising Star Award for work that “informs and advances the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in higher education.”

In memory of Janice J. Ratliff, a mentor for generations of Elon students

March 26, 2026

The �þ�� community mourns the loss of Janice J. Ratliff, a beloved former staff member whose life and work shaped the heart of this institution for more than three decades, who died March 25 at the age of 82.

Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement celebrated at campus gathering

March 25, 2026

A March reception for faculty, staff and community partners in the concourse of the Koury Athletic Center featured remarks by campus leaders including �þ�� President Connie Book.

�þ�� partnerships take root as merger work progresses

March 20, 2026

In the same week that Queens University of Charlotte makes its historic debut in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, visits to both campuses by college counselors, and two trips to Elon by Queens administrators and staff, illustrated the continued collaboration between both institutions.

�þ��’s Chief of Police announces retirement

March 6, 2026

Joe LeMire's five years of service to the university have been highlighted by a string of achievements and initiatives to help promote safety across the community. He concludes his tenure on April 3, 2026.

Elon Integration and SOAR Team members meet in the Queen City

March 5, 2026

Faculty and staff from �þ�� and Queens University of Charlotte convened on the Queens campus on Feb. 27, 2026, to continue merger integration and planning and to hear from four prominent Charlotte executives who shared stories of collaboration and anticipation of reinforced educational resources that will drive the region's future.

Elon President Connie Book honored with Change Maker Award in Charlotte

March 5, 2026

The 2026 award bestowed by She Built This City reflects Book’s leadership in higher education and a commitment to support for working families.