Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Community members ‘discover dyslexia’ at first Roberts Academy information session
December 11, 2025
The first Discovering Dyslexia session on Wednesday, Dec. 10 offered an opportunity for community members to learn more about the learning disability and the new Roberts Academy at Elon University, a new transitional school that will be the state's only university-based private school for children with dyslexia.
‘Room Dogs’ united | Three Elon PA students turn different paths into shared journey
December 10, 2025
Mike McCormack G’25, Devron Felder G’25 and Samir Halalou G’25 call themselves the ‘Room Dogs,’ after an impromptu nickname created a laugh for the three. But now, as the Physician Assistant Studies students prepare to graduate, their bond has become more than a nickname.
Elon University to celebrate winter graduates on Friday, Dec. 12
December 9, 2025
Elon University will honor winter graduates from the School of Law and School of Health Sciences in two ceremonies on Dec. 12.
Kimberly Stapleton offers advice to WalletHub on zero-based budgeting
December 9, 2025
Assistant Director of Financial Aid for University Engagement and Partnerships Kimberly Stapleton spoke with WalletHub about zero based budgeting.
With physical therapy degree, Raya Coley G’25 aims to be the ‘role model’ she needed to see
December 8, 2025
As Raya Coley G’25 prepares to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy on Dec. 12, she is reflecting on the relationships and skills learned, but also the goal she set for herself in the field, both to help others and be a model for other Black women in the field.
In My Words: What college freshman taught me about politics
December 8, 2025
In this column distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Professor of Biology Dave Gammon reflects on what his freshman students taught him about crossing the political divide. The column was published by the Charleston Post & Courier and the Burlington Times-News.
Elon University launches Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
December 8, 2025
The new program, at Elon’s main campus and Charlotte national campus, will work to prepare competent, compassionate and ethical counselors committed to promoting mental wellness and addressing an urgent need for counselors.
President Connie Ledoux Book featured on the NC Business Minds podcast
December 8, 2025
In an interview with the Triad Business Journal's NC Business Minds podcast, Elon President Connie Ledoux Book discussed the new Roberts Academy at Elon, the university's proposed merger with Queens University and what, she says, may lead to the closure of other universities in the future.
President Connie Ledoux Book to receive the 2026 Courageous Leadership Award
December 8, 2025
President Book will receive the award honoring college or university presidents whose strategic vision, student focus and collaborative spirirt have moved their institution forward in meaningful ways.
‘Many lights on one night’ bring Elon community together at Festival of Lights and Luminaries
December 8, 2025
A rescheduling due to rain didn't stop the Elon community from coming together with 'many lights on one night,' for the annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries.