Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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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.
Elon’s first Accelerated Pathways to Physician Assistant Studies students to graduate in December
December 5, 2025
As the two students prepare to graduate on Dec. 12, they reflect on their experience moving through the Accelerated Pathways program to physician assistant studies.
Anna Matawaran ’25 takes the Elon ‘building blocks’ to Year of Service Fellows program
December 4, 2025
Community was an integral part of Anna Matawaran’s experience at Elon, now the alumna continues to embrace those community ideals through the Year of Service Fellows program.
Former teacher Sarah Jenkins ’25 finds new purpose in Elon nursing program
December 3, 2025
After years of teaching in the classroom, Sarah Jenkins ’25 is hanging it up and putting on the scrubs as she earns a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through Elon’s accelerated program.
The Month in Photos: November 2025
December 1, 2025
Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.
Campy Rodriguez ’26 takes a magic carpet ride from Elon to Broadway
November 25, 2025
Before he even graduates from Elon University, Campy Rodriguez is already part of one of Disney’s most popular stories as he performs in the ensemble of “Aladdin” on Broadway. But unlike the story’s main character, Rodriguez’s dreams are less magical and more hard work.