Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Elon Volleyball coach Mary Tendler to retire from coaching
November 20, 2024
Tendler had 10 seasons with at least a .500 record, including two 20-win campaigns.
Elon’s First-Generation Student Support Services highlighted by Inside Higher Ed
November 20, 2024
In an article focused on connecting first-generation students and faculty members, Inside Higher Ed highlighted the work of Elon's First-Generation Student Support Services.
‘A calling for service:’ Students and faculty help with Helene recovery efforts
November 20, 2024
Elon students and faculty have been using their free time to help with relief efforts in western North Carolina.
Elon professor competes in Pan-Arab Golf Championships
November 19, 2024
Bilal Ghandour, associate professor of psychology, is competing in the Pan-Arab Golf Championships in Dubai from Nov. 19-21.
Chen highlighted by Medical Update Online for ‘AI doctor’ research
November 15, 2024
Cheng "Chris" Chen, assistant professor of communication design, worked with a team of researchers at Penn State University to better understand AI-driven "online symptom checkers."
President Connie Ledoux Book recognized as a Triad Business Journal ‘Power 50’ leader
November 15, 2024
The Triad Business Journal has recognized Elon President Connie Ledoux Book as one of its "Power 50" leaders.
Film co-written by Elon alumna premieres on Hallmark Channel
November 13, 2024
“Confessions of a Christmas Letter,” written by Jennifer Smith ’95 and her sister Kate Smith, premiered on the Hallmark Channel Nov. 17.
Jaylan Evans ’20 achieves a dream as Netflix series star
November 13, 2024
Jaylan Evans ’20 currently stars as Skylar in the Netflix series “My Life with the Walter Boys.” The Elon alum and Greensboro, North Carolina native says it’s a dream come true, but he’s nowhere near done.
In Veterans Day lecture, retired Adm. Mike Mullen urges Elon to ‘never forget’
November 11, 2024
Mullen delivered the inaugural Carol Ann Walker International Lecture on Nov. 11, one of several events at Elon University, to honor those in the armed forces on Veterans Day.
Elon parent Bill Slattery joins Elon University Board of Trustees
November 11, 2024
During the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees, Slattery was selected to serve a four-year term on the board.