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Shannon Zenner authors chapter in new journalism and media textbook
February 5, 2026
The assistant professor of communication design contributed a chapter to a newly released textbook that aims to prepare the next generation of journalism, media and advertising educators.
CBS Sports analyst Seth Davis to headline Feb. 25 symposium
February 4, 2026
Hosted by the Department of Sport Management, the annual Sport Management Symposium – held in Turner Theatre – will bring together students and industry leaders for an in-depth look at how broadcast, streaming and technology are reshaping live sports.
Betsy Schlehuber ’25 earns Hearst Journalism Award for autism feature
January 21, 2026
The Elon graduate has been recognized nationally for her deeply reported multimedia feature, “The Autistic Experience at Elon University,” which centers the voices of autistic and neurodiverse students.
Greensboro Day School students dive into journalism at Elon
January 14, 2026
Ten students from the private school in Guilford County spent a week at Elon’s School of Communications, gaining hands-on experience with reporting, storytelling and ethical decision-making inside a working newsroom.
Six hours offshore: How Lilly Molina ’27 reported on hammerhead sharks from the middle of the Pacific
January 7, 2026
Through a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship, the Elon junior traveled to Costa Rica to investigate illegal hammerhead shark fishing and the enforcement gaps threatening the endangered species.
Vanessa Bravo publishes book chapter examining migration, public diplomacy
December 29, 2025
The assistant dean in the School of Communications explores how migration through Mexico has become a flashpoint for public diplomacy and political tension.
Sport management majors selected for COSMA honor society
December 16, 2025
Ten Elon University sport management majors have been selected for induction into the COSMA Chi Sigma Mu Honor Society, a national distinction recognizing academic excellence, leadership and professional engagement in the sport industry.
Elon Comm publishes fall 2025 issue of research journal
December 15, 2025
From Super Bowl halftime shows to debates over book bans, the most recent edition of the Elon Journal investigates some of the most contested media issues of the moment.
Shannon Zenner’s new research explores how typography reflects political polarization
December 15, 2025
The assistant professor of communication design examined how typefaces operate as political cues rather than neutral design elements.
Sports Media Lab continues to build momentum
December 3, 2025
From national conference presentations to industry-driven research projects, students in Elon’s Sports Media Lab are gaining hands-on experience with major sport organizations.