Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Elon Innovation Grants seek to create ‘culture of curiosity’
November 7, 2024
The Elon Innovation Council is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 Innovation grants, an opportunity for Elon students, faculty and staff to think creatively about issues relevant to the university.
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 uses her ‘power to change’ as a first-generation student at Elon
November 7, 2024
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 did not even know about college when she was growing up. Now a scholar in the Odyssey Program and president of the Latinx-Hispanic Union, she is becoming her definition of what it means to be “first gen.”
Elon Athletics announces 2025 Sports Hall of Fame class
November 7, 2024
The class includes Stefan Fortmann '15 (tennis), Sydney Griffin '16 (track & field), David Harrison '10 (football), Clay Hassard '85, '89 (player, coach and administrator) and Casey Jones '15 (baseball).
Archie Tan ’25 finds resiliency in his first-gen status at Elon
November 5, 2024
Throughout October and November, Elon University is celebrating first-generation student stories with the 2024 First Generation Celebration. Archie Tan ’25 came to the U.S. alone at age 13. Now a Lumen Scholar researching AI’s use in cancer diagnoses, he’s showing that being a first-generation student is a strength.
‘It’s about the people:’ Elon alumni return for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2024
November 4, 2024
Elon alumni, family and friends were welcomed back to campus for a Phoenix-filled Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
Elon’s Black Greek organizations are more than stepping, strolling and hopping
November 4, 2024
Elon’s National Pan-Hellenic Council invited speaker Rasheed Ali Cromwell to discuss the misconceptions around Black Greek organizations during "All We Do Is Step, Stroll and Hop?" on Oct. 29.
Elon Charlotte highlighted by Business North Carolina
November 1, 2024
Elon University was recently featured in a report by Business North Carolina, highlighting the university's expansion into Charlotte.
Elon hosting 2024 CAA Cross Country Championships
October 31, 2024
On Nov. 1, the Elon women's cross-country team will work to extend their run of five straight league titles and the men seek to build momentum from its Phoenix Invitational win.
Who is…an Elon alumna on Jeopardy?
October 30, 2024
Alumna Julie Phillips ‘15 says she’s tried to get on the famous game show 15 to 20 times and this year, she finally got to buzz in.
Elon gets down to the root at annual Pumpkin Festival
October 29, 2024
Elon students, faculty and staff came together on Oct. 25 for the 16th annual Pumpkin Festival in the Elon Community Garden. The effort is a collaboration between environmental courses and clubs at the university.