Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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Devon Hawkins examines proposed North Carolina income tax cap on WXII
November 3, 2026
Hawkins' analysis provided context for voters considering the potential impact of the proposed amendment on household finances and state-funded services.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students, faculty and staff invited to After the Vote: Panel Discussion – Nov. 10th
November 3, 2026
The Department of Political Science & Public Policy will host After the Vote: Panel Discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4:20 p.m. in LaRose Student Commons.
The Month in Photos: October 2026
November 2, 2026
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.
Annual Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Pumpkin Festival offers warm welcomes and smiles
November 2, 2026
Welcoming atmospheres and activities arose from the hard work of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Community Garden Club, Garden Studio Course and the Office of Sustainability
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ named to The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll for 2027
October 29, 2026
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ was recognized for its offices and programs related to mental health services, wellness quality of life and peer-to-peer resources.
Pate McMichael discusses AI’s impact on election advertisements on WFAE’s Charlotte Talks
October 28, 2026
The Oct. 27 episode, “Artificial Intelligence in Elections,� examined concerns surrounding AI-generated campaign advertisements, deepfakes and the potential for misleading content to influence voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Lee Rainie coauthors article in ‘Fast Company’ about AI adoption in the workplace
October 26, 2026
Lee Rainie, director of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Imaging the Digital Future Center, recently co-authored an article in "Fast Company," about AI adoption in the workplace. Read an excerpt below.
Campus invited to Roberts Academy’s Dyslexia Superpower Character Day – Oct. 29
October 23, 2026
The Roberts Academy at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will host Dyslexia Superpower Character Day on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Israel Balderas analyzes Trump’s decision to pause Russian sanctions on FOX8
October 21, 2026
The report, part of Bob Buckley’s Buckley Report, explores the political implications of Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions intended to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
Final Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Poll before Election Day: Cooper has double-digit lead over Whatley in NC US Senate race
October 20, 2026
This final poll before election day was conducted Sept. 29 – Oct. 8 and gathered input from 800 North Carolina adults, with an overall margin of error of +/-4.03%.