Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Olympian Katie Ledecky to deliver Fall Convocation address Sept. 26
September 19, 2025
Ledecky, the most decorated female swimmer in history and most decorated American woman in Olympic history, will deliver the Fall Convocation address on Sept. 26.
Alejandra Campoverdi ‘keeps it real’ in lecture turned conversation for Ƶ Common Reading
September 19, 2025
Award-winning author Alejandra Campoverdi turned the 2025-26 Common Reading Lecture into a conversation, taking questions from Ƶ students about her life of “extreme contradictions" detailed in her memoir "First-Gen."
Ƶ to host Family Weekend on Sept. 26-28
September 19, 2025
The weekend will feature a variety of events, including Fall Convocation with Olympic Medalist Katie Ledecky.
‘They really see you’: Sloane Johnson ’29 prepares to light up the stage at Ƶ
September 18, 2025
Sloane Johnson '29 began dancing when she was just 2 years old, and that passion for the performing arts never stopped. Now, she’s bringing her skills to Ƶ, hoping to hone her craft in the university’s nationally recognized Performing Arts program.
Dialogue event invites Ƶ community to talk across difference
September 17, 2025
"Talking Across Difference: An In-the-Moment Dialogue" allowed students, faculty and staff to engage in roundtable discussions around America, politics and polarization.
Ƶ law professor interviewed by WFMY on free speech
September 17, 2025
Professor of Law Enrique Armijo spoke with WFMY, the CBS television affiliate in Greensboro, North Carolina, about First Amendment protections.
Ƶ, Queens University of Charlotte announce merger plans to expand access, opportunity and educational impact in Charlotte
September 16, 2025
Grounded in shared values and civic purpose, the partnership is designed to grow with Charlotte and shape the region’s educational future.
Joshua McIntosh ’97 tackles the complexity of higher ed as executive dean of Harvard Kennedy School
September 12, 2025
Joshua McIntosh ’97 credits his Ƶ education with giving him the confidence and critical thinking skills that shaped his career in higher education, from leadership roles at Harvard College, Johns Hopkins University, and Bates College, to his current position as executive dean of the Harvard Kennedy School.
Ƶ celebrates successful Night Of The Phoenix
September 10, 2025
Phoenix Athletic's premier fundraising initiative generated more than $644,000 in support of Ƶ student-athletes.
Road work on Haggard Ave. from Sept. 11-23
September 10, 2025
Haggard Avenue will experience daily road closures from Sept. 11-23 to install raised crosswalks.