Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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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.
Elon Innovation Grants seek to create ‘culture of curiosity’
November 7, 2024
The Elon Innovation Council is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 Innovation grants, an opportunity for Elon students, faculty and staff to think creatively about issues relevant to the university.
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 uses her ‘power to change’ as a first-generation student at Elon
November 7, 2024
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 did not even know about college when she was growing up. Now a scholar in the Odyssey Program and president of the Latinx-Hispanic Union, she is becoming her definition of what it means to be “first gen.”
Elon Athletics announces 2025 Sports Hall of Fame class
November 7, 2024
The class includes Stefan Fortmann '15 (tennis), Sydney Griffin '16 (track & field), David Harrison '10 (football), Clay Hassard '85, '89 (player, coach and administrator) and Casey Jones '15 (baseball).
Archie Tan ’25 finds resiliency in his first-gen status at Elon
November 5, 2024
Throughout October and November, Elon University is celebrating first-generation student stories with the 2024 First Generation Celebration. Archie Tan ’25 came to the U.S. alone at age 13. Now a Lumen Scholar researching AI’s use in cancer diagnoses, he’s showing that being a first-generation student is a strength.