Awards & Recognitions

During the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s 2020 national convention – held virtually for the first time in 103 years – 13 School of Communications faculty members presented research, shared professional experiences and directed topical discussions.

These four awards recognize members of the Elon community for excellence in teaching, scholarship, civic engagement and mentoring.

In a special video, the university recognized those members of the faculty and staff who have served for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years at the university.

The student chapter of the world’s largest HR association received recognition for its excellence and achievement during the 2019-2020 academic year.

Members of the Division of Student Life were honored through the annual celebration for their success, contributions and leadership.

The communication design major is the School of Communications’ seventh LAGRANT scholar in the last four years.

The film, "First Chances," chronicles the story and life of Timothy Jackson, a formerly incarcerated California gang member turned successful entrepreneur.

Elon is among 31 schools who have been asked to participate in the initiative after demonstrating a commitment to advancing the outcomes of first-generation students.

The grant supports Ryu's travel to work with Dr. Susanna Röblitz at the University of Bergen in Norway on her research project, "A Mathematical Model of Macrophage Differentiation in the Tumor Microenvironment." 

The rising senior is one of 20 college students in the nation selected for the Vance and Betty Lee Stickell Student Internship Program presented annually by the American Advertising Federation.