Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Devon Hawkins weighs in on rising cloud storage costs in CNBC tech feature
March 2, 2026
Devon Hawkins, assistant teaching professor of economics, was recently interviewed by CNBC about the rising cost of cloud storage.
The Month in Photos: February 2026
March 2, 2026
Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.
Rena Zito discusses Tourette syndrome on CBC Listen
March 2, 2026
After activist John Davidson, who lives with Tourette syndrome, involuntarily shouted a racial slur at actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during the BAFTA film awards, Rena Zito, associate professor of sociology, discussed the condition on CBC Listen's "Just Asking" program.
Techno-sociologist Zeynep Tufekci to deliver the Baird Lecture on Thursday, March 12
February 27, 2026
Tufekci is a New York Times opinion columnist and the Henry G. Bryant Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University.
Elon dedicates bench in memory of longtime staff member Rena Leath
February 26, 2026
Leath worked at Elon University for 30 years and died in August 2025. Friends, family and colleagues remember her as "one of a kind."
In My Words: Gothic Forever: ‘Wuthering Heights’ still tantalizes our jaded palates
February 26, 2026
In this column distributed through the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Professor of English Rosemary Haskell explores the enduring power of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights," as a new adaptation of the classic hits theaters. This column was published in the Greensboro News & Record and the Winston-Salem Journal.
Rena Zito pens piece for The Conversation about the stigma of Tourette syndrome
February 25, 2026
After activist John Davidson, who lives with Tourette syndrome, involuntarily shouted a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during the BAFTA film awards, Rena Zito, associate professor of sociology, explains the stigma behind the condition in a piece for The Conversation.
Elon Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions and tenure
February 24, 2026
The Elon University Board of Trustees met on Feb. 19 and granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members.
Elon wins 2026 CAA Indoor Track & Field Championship
February 23, 2026
The Phoenix, who also won the crown in 2023, totaled 135 points in the team standings to outpace defending champion Hampton and third-place North Carolina A&T.
Jason Husser talks to WXII about former Gov. Roy Cooper’s visit to Greensboro
February 20, 2026
Cooper, now running for U.S. Senate, visited Greensboro to discuss health care costs.