Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Elon faculty featured in multiple media outlets for co-founding new theatre company
December 9, 2024
Associate Professor of Performing Arts Kim Shively and Associate Professor of Arts Administration David McGraw have co-founded Piedmont Shakespeare Company with Carl Forsman, a professor at UNC School of the Arts. The three were recently featured in multiple media outlets
Elon sees record number of students study abroad, exceeding Boldly Elon goal
December 9, 2024
Elon’s increase in the number of students studying abroad is a sign of the university’s continued commitment to 100% access to global education, one of the five Elon Experiences.
Festival of Lights and Luminaries reminds Elon community: ‘We shine brighter together’
December 4, 2024
The annual winter tradition brought the Elon community together with more than 50,000 luminaries lighting campus, showing how the power of light can inspire and unite.
Rony Dahdal ’26 seeks to solve ‘problems that matter’ in Elon research
December 2, 2024
Dahdal, a 2024 Lumen Scholar, is researching how to use LiDAR technology to gather vital signs from medical patients without touching them. It’s one of several research endeavors he has taken on throughout his time at Elon.
Elon student-athlete graduation rate ranks among best in CAA, nation
November 22, 2024
Elon is one of four schools in the CAA in which every athletic program achieved a Graduation Success Rate of 85% or higher.
Elon highlighted on FOX 8 WGHP for commitment to student mental health
November 22, 2024
Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson recently spoke with WGHP FOX 8 about Elon's commitment to student mental health wellness.
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.