Special assistant to the president at Elon University, higher ed consultant, journalist and author, AI & tech geek, North Dakota native (uff-da)
Elon, North Carolina, USA
Joined April 2009
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In the final Elon University Poll before Election Day, former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has a double-digit lead over Michael Whatley among likely voters in the NC US Senate race. Read more from the latest poll here: bit.ly/4i6V4X9
ALT This image is a bar chart from an Elon University poll for a hypothetical October 2026 election in North Carolina for United States Senator. The chart shows the following preferences: Roy Cooper at 52%, Michael Whatley at 39%, Undecided at 6%, Shannon Bray (Libertarian) at 2%, and Michael Dublin (Green) at 1%. It mentions the survey was conducted among likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 4.9%.
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One year after announcing their intention to merge, Elon and Queens outlined progress and a long-term vision for the Myers Park campus in a campus update at Queens' historic Myers Park campus. Read more about the update here: bit.ly/4jjyFIf
ALT Aerial view of Queens University of Charlotte campus with a red-brick clock tower surrounded by trees. The skyline of Charlotte is visible in the background under a pastel sky.
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A new survey by @elonuniversity's @ITDFuture: U.S. adults fear artificial intelligence will undermine people’s sense of meaning and weaken social bonds, even as daily users report some personal satisfaction and useful outcomes from the bots
imaginingthedigitalfuture.or…
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Low confidence in retaining human agency:
46% of US adults are not confident people will maintain their sense of motivation and purpose as AI advances
NEW report by @elonuniversity's @ITDFuture
imaginingthedigitalfuture.or…
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Many users admitted to worrisome personal behavioral shifts: 51% said they felt they were being lazy some of the time when using bots
39% said they are growing overly dependent on LLMs
NEW report by @elonuniversity's @ITDFuture
imaginingthedigitalfuture.or…
Dan Anderson retweeted
In-person early voting in North Carolina begins Oct. 15 and more than half of the state's registered voters say they plan to cast their ballots during that 17-day early voting period. Details: elon.edu/u/news/2026/09/10/e…
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Pocketbook issues are on the minds of voters ahead of the November mid-term election. Our latest poll finds inflation/cost of living and the general economy tops on the list of "very important" issues. Details: elon.edu/u/news/2026/09/10/e…
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Elon University/YouGov poll | 8/21-8/31
US Senate North Carolina 2026
(Likely voters)
🟦Roy Cooper 49%
🟥Michael Whatley 38%
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(Registered voters)
🟦Roy Cooper 49%
🟥Michael Whatley 36%
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Net approvals (NC)
🟦✅Josh Stein (+22)
🟥❌Donald Trump (-20)
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Recalled 2024 vote
Trump +2 (47-45)
Link to poll: eloncdn.blob.core.windows.ne…
Dan Anderson retweeted
About a quarter of U.S. adult Internet users are using AI for social, emotional and personal purposes. Dig into the findings of our AI Companions report at: imaginingthedigitalfuture.or…
The groundbreaking report by Elon's @ITDFuture on the use of AI as companions was published in collaboration with the @washingtonpost. See their story at: washingtonpost.com/technolog…
Dan Anderson retweeted
Are more North Carolinians "Beach People" or "Mountain People?" "MAGA" or "Democratic Socialists?" See our new report on the NC Political Landscape: eloncdn.blob.core.windows.ne…
A fascinating release today from the Elon University Poll - The NC Political Landscape Report. How do people see themselves beyond the traditional party labels? Find out: eloncdn.blob.core.windows.ne… #ncpol
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Released today: Our first NC Political Landscape Report. It provides fascinating insights into the state's electorate based on 30 identities. Details: eloncdn.blob.core.windows.ne… #ncpol
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54% of North Carolinians disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president. That compares with 55% disapproval in last March's Elon University Poll. Details: elon.edu/u/news/2026/08/12/e… #ncpol
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63% of NC registered voters express confidence that this November's election process will be fair. Details: elon.edu/u/news/2026/08/12/e… #ncpol
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Our new poll shows Democrat Roy Cooper with an 11% lead over Republican Michael Whatley among likely voters in the NC U.S. Senate race. Details here: elon.edu/u/news/2026/08/12/e…. #ncpol
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As we celebrate America250, we asked people to look 50 years into the future to the TriCentennial. See our report for details on expectations for what America will be like in 2076. eloncdn.blob.core.windows.ne…
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As we approach July 4, Americans consider whether the U.S. is living up to its founding ideals. Details in our America250 report: eloncdn.blob.core.windows.ne…
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Over the past 250 years, when did American democracy live up to it highest ideals? And which person exemplifies those ideals? See the findings in our America250 report: eloncdn.blob.core.windows.ne…
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Are you making plans for this year's special July 4 celebration? Read our America250 report for details about people's attitudes about the upcoming holiday. eloncdn.blob.core.windows.ne…
