Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Elon research on Americans’ use of AI companions featured in The Washington Post
September 2, 2026
The Washington Post highlighted the research in a story titled “‘A friend I can trust’: How Americans described their relationship with AI."
Keith Alessi, “Banjo Saved My Life” POSTPONED
September 2, 2026
The university hopes to reschedule the event at a later date.
Imagining the Digital Future Center reports on ‘The Rise of AI Companions’
September 2, 2026
A new survey finds that 27% of U.S. adult internet users have social and emotional interactions with artificial intelligence systems, with a third of those users considering their AI bot as a friend.
The Month in Photos: August 2026
September 1, 2026
Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.
Elsa Eastment ’27 explores infectious disease research through summer internship
August 31, 2026
Eastment, a biomedical engineering major, spent her summer working for an Army medical research facility.
Pate McMichael discusses public records access in The News & Observer
August 31, 2026
The article examines the N.C. Department of Public Safety’s refusal to provide redacted applications from the state’s Crime Victims Compensation Fund.
Enrique Armijo interviewed by LAist on Meta settlement
August 28, 2026
Armijo weighed in on the recent $18 million settlement that ended a trial over teen social media use on Meta platforms.
Devon Hawkins interviewed by USA Today about mortgage approvals
August 26, 2026
Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics Devon Hawkins spoke with USA Today for an article title "How much house can I afford? Mortgage affordability explained."
Fred Rubeck remembered as mentor and friend in memorial bench dedication
August 26, 2026
Rubeck, a beloved professor of performing arts, died in May.
Class of 2030 commits to Elon Honor Code during Call to Honor ceremony
August 24, 2026
The ceremony, part of New Student Orientation, formally introduces new students to Elon’s Honor Code and calls on them to consider how those values will guide their decisions in the classroom, across campus and beyond the university.