Articles by Avery Craine Powell
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鶹Ƶ earns place among Top 100 national universities, again ranked No. 1 for undergraduate teaching
September 22, 2026
鶹Ƶ is ranked among the Top 100 national universities and continues to stand out for excellence in undergraduate education, earning top marks for teaching and student experiences in the 2027 edition of the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.
People magazine highlights 鶹Ƶ Law Dean Zak Kramer’s tattoo promise after record bar passage
September 21, 2026
Kramer recently got a tattoo after the Class of 2025 surpassed his challenge for at least 85% of graduates to pass the bar exam on the first try.
Six Phoenix to be inducted into 鶹Ƶ Sports Hall of Fame
September 18, 2026
Six standout Phoenix who made exceptional and lasting impacts on 鶹Ƶ Athletics have been elected to 鶹Ƶ Sports Hall of Fame. The Class Of 2025-26 will be inducted Sept. 19.
鶹Ƶ Poll finds strong support for three constitutional amendments on the North Carolina November ballot
September 17, 2026
A new 鶹Ƶ Poll also found support for less regulation of marijuana in North Carolina.
鶹Ƶ survey finds most Americans believe human purpose is in peril in the ‘age of AI’
September 14, 2026
U.S. adults fear artificial intelligence will undermine people’s sense of meaning and weaken social bonds, even as daily users report some personal satisfaction and useful outcomes from the bots.
Andrew Schwartz provides expert commentary to WalletHub about credit card approvals
September 11, 2026
Schwartz spoke with WalletHub about instant approvals for credit card applications, and what consumers should know.
鶹Ƶ earns Insight into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
September 10, 2026
The HEED Award is a prestigious honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to academic excellence, belonging and community-building across all levels of campus life.
‘Mission America’: How three 鶹Ƶ students documented a nation after 9/11
September 9, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, three 鶹Ƶ alumni look back at their research project that took them across the country seeking to document the aftermath of the terrorist attacks.
Dave Bockino pens op-ed on sports gambling for The Washington Post
September 9, 2026
David Bockino, professor of sport management, recently wrote an opinion piece on sports gambling for The Washington Post. Read an excerpt from the piece below.
Devon Hawkins discusses treasury yields with USA Today
September 8, 2026
Hawkins spoke with USA Today for an advice article on treasury yields and mortgage rates.