Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Elon unveils historical marker to honor Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Tribe
September 10, 2025
The marker, next to Schar Hall Under the Oaks, is a symbol of the continued connection and relationship between Elon University and the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Tribe.
Elon named a ‘new dream school’ by New York Times bestselling author
September 9, 2025
New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo has named Elon University as one of his 75 new dream schools, “colleges that are both accessible and excellent.”
Elon School of Law highlighted for enrollment success by Triad Business Journal
September 8, 2025
The Elon University School of Law was recently highlighted by the Triad Business Journal for its enrollment success this year.
Michelle Leibel ’14 finds the ‘gift’ of success as co-executive producer of ‘Matlock’
September 5, 2025
Elon alumna Michelle Leibel ’14 has weathered the highs and lows of Hollywood, from short-lived shows to breakthrough moments. Now, as co-executive producer of CBS’s critically acclaimed ‘Matlock’ revival, she’s turning resilience and hard work into success.
A ‘spam call’ turned scholarship: Priyal Sanathara ’29 earns Elon’s top academic honor
September 3, 2025
When Priyal Sanathara’s phone rang three times, she thought it was a spam caller. The news on the other end actually turned out to be life-changing.
Elon’s Anatomical Gift Program to host screening and panel event for “The Last Ecstatic Days”
September 2, 2025
The documentary follows Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer who livestreams his death journey with the help of his doctor, Dr. Aditi Sethi.
Night Of The Phoenix silent auction bidding open
September 1, 2025
This year's silent auction includes more than 300 incredible items for Elon fans, families and friends.
The Month in Photos: August
September 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.
Elon University celebrates first week of the 2025-26 academic year
August 29, 2025
Elon University begins another academic year filled with new faces but familiar traditions.
Elon honors partnership with Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation with new marker
August 29, 2025
The new marker, which sits next to Schar Hall, includes the Yesa:sahį́ (yay-sa-sa-heen) translation for “grove of oaks."