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Javik Blake ’23 earns top-10 finish in Jim Nantz Award rankings
June 16, 2020
The Communications Fellow and journalism major is the highest ranked first-year student in the award’s history and the first Elon student to be recognized since 2013.
School of Communications publishes spring 2020 issue of research journal
June 15, 2020
In its most recent edition, the nation’s first and only undergraduate research journal in communications delves into an array of media-related topics, including the role of journalism in covering urgent current topics and media portrayal of gender diversity.
Connecting through conversation: School of Communications hosts film screening, forum to encourage community dialogue
June 12, 2020
Led by Communications Dean Rochelle Ford, the School of Communications held a June 11 screening of “Walking While Black” and a community discussion to connect law enforcement, Alamance County leaders and diverse communities through conversation.
Bravo, Lucia embrace new roles as department chairs
June 3, 2020
Associate Professors Vanessa Bravo and Cara Lucia take over the top leadership positions of the Strategic Communications Department and Sport Management Department, respectively.
Derek Lackaff begins tenure as Interactive Media director
June 1, 2020
The associate professor of communication design will oversee the Master of Arts in Interactive Media program, succeeding its founding director, Professor David Copeland.
NC Local News Workshop welcomes inaugural Intern Corps
June 1, 2020
Funded by the North Carolina Local News Lab Fund and housed in Elon’s School of Communications, the local news initiative will support four student journalists this summer as they cover the impact of COVID-19 and other important stories across North Carolina.
Communications Fellow earns inaugural Legacy Scholarship from onePULSE Foundation
May 27, 2020
Gayatri Chopra ’23 learned about the scholarship program while participating in The Fellows Experience, a Winter Term class that provides first-year Communications Fellows an opportunity to tour media companies in Florida, meet professionals in their fields, and learn more about their future industries.
WEEE hosts virtual meeting with President Connie Book
May 26, 2020
The Elon University president discussed career development skills in the wake of a national pandemic and shared personal insights from her own career with members of the Women of the Elon Entertainment Empire.
School of Communications’ end-of-year awards celebration goes virtual
May 22, 2020
During its annual awards ceremony, premiered live on social media and streaming apps on May 14, the school recognized high achievement from students, faculty and staff. It also celebrated the tenure of Paul Parsons, founding communications dean, and David Copeland, founding director of the Interactive Media master’s program.
Interactive Media master’s program hosts first virtual capstone exhibition
May 20, 2020
The annual event held on May 19 – the evening before the iMedia Commencement ceremony – provided 30 graduate students an opportunity to publicly present their thesis projects, illustrating the culmination of knowledge they obtained during the 10-month program.