Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Elon to host special events and guest speaker for Veterans Day
October 4, 2024
Elon University will hold a variety of special events to honor the armed forces on Nov. 11, including guest speaker retired Adm. Mike Mullen.
Arthur C. Brooks offers the ‘secrets to becoming happier’ in 2024 Fall Convocation address
September 30, 2024
Harvard professor, social scientist and best-selling author Arthur C. Brooks offered his "habits for happiness" during the 2024 Fall Convocation on Sept. 27.
Elon community discusses election anxieties during ‘deliberative dialogue’
September 26, 2024
As part of the Active Citizen Series, students and faculty were invited to share their election concerns and coping strategies in a supportive environment on Sept. 24 in Moseley Center.
Blair Berenson ’28 earns Elon’s top academic scholarship with a bit of ‘magic’
September 26, 2024
Blair Berenson '28 is the recipient of Elon's highest academic award, but he's not just an accomplished student. He's an Eagle Scout, Hebrew School teacher, Spanish translator and magician.
Political science expert explores using AI to talk across the aisle
September 24, 2024
In an Active Citizen Series lecture, Duke University Professor of Sociology, Political Science and Public Policy Christopher Bail discussed how to use ChatGPT to improve the productivity of our political conversations.
Leah Thomas encourages the joy in activism in Common Reading Lecture
September 20, 2024
In the 2024-25 Common Reading Lecture, Leah Thomas, author of "The Intersectional Environmentalist," detailed her journey from passionate college student to intersectional environmental activist.
New FIRE Toolkit sparks ‘eye-opening conversations’ on Elon Experiences
September 18, 2024
The new FIRE Toolkit serves as a resource for Elon students before, during and after each of the five Elon Experiences.
17th annual Night of the Phoenix sets new record, surpassing $500,000 threshold
September 17, 2024
Night of the Phoenix has grown each year and this year was no exception, raising a record $521,923.
The Phoenix in Paris: Elon alumni tell the Olympic story
September 11, 2024
Elon University alumni share their experiences helping to cover the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Buffy Longmire-Avital offers perspective on a happy life in WalletHub
September 9, 2024
Professor of Psychology and Director of the Black Lumen Project Buffy Longmire-Avital spoke to WalletHub about factors that contribute to a happy life.