Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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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 Ƶ Experiences
September 18, 2024
The new FIRE Toolkit serves as a resource for Ƶ students before, during and after each of the five Ƶ 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: Ƶ alumni tell the Olympic story
September 11, 2024
Ƶ 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.
Ƶ dedicates bench in memory of staff member Jennifer Fish
September 6, 2024
Ƶ students, faculty, staff, and family members of Jennifer Fish, gathered on Friday, Sept. 6 to dedicate a bench in her memory. Fish passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2024.
Ƶ to host nonpartisan election security town hall on Sept. 10
September 6, 2024
Sponsored by the North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe and Secure Elections, the League of Women Voters of North Carolina and Veterans for All Voters, the town hall is one of many events hosted at Ƶ during Election 2024.
Caroline Ketcham connects the dots of her career in Distinguished Scholar Lecture
September 6, 2024
In her Distinguished Scholar Lecture, "Research as the Highest Form of Play," Professor of Exercise Science Caroline Ketcham explored the many facets of her academic career, painting a picture of a scholar, mentor and steadfast collaborator.
Class of 2028 encouraged to ‘assume good intentions’ at Call to Honor ceremony
August 26, 2024
The Class of 2028 and transfer students committed to Ƶ’s Honor Code during the Call to Honor ceremony on Aug. 26 in Alumni Gym.
New Student Convocation marks the start of the ‘everyday miracle’ at Ƶ
August 26, 2024
Nearly 1,700 new students including the Class of 2028 and transfer students, gathered Under the Oaks on Aug. 24 for New Student Convocation – the beginning of their Ƶ journey.