Cinema and TV Arts

What began as an uncertain start on a pre-med track turned into a journey of creative discovery for Delaney Guidi ’26, who found her purpose and her people through Elon’s School of Communications, with the help of her scholarship.

Calkins’ fictional detective podcast earned Best New Podcast at the International Student Broadcasting Championship, a global competition featuring top student creators from Europe, Australia and the United States.

The associate professor of journalism screened his 2009 documentary “Prisoners of Plenty” at the historic Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia, Kansas, during an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the closing of Camp Concordia.

While attending MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., a group of Elon journalism students joined alumni for an evening of professional networking and mentorship.

Guided by curiosity and a passion for storytelling, Lillian Engel ’19 turned her love of editing at Elon into a thriving Hollywood career. From campus projects to major films like "Extraction" and "Joker: Folie à Deux," she embodies the power of hands-on learning, persistence and community.

The investigative reporter will visit the School of Communications to discuss his Pulitzer Center–supported series examining how vaccine misinformation fueled a devastating measles outbreak that claimed dozens of young lives.

The annual journalism workshop, hosted by the School of Communications in partnership with the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association and The News & Observer, welcomed students and advisers for a day of sessions led by media professionals and educators.

As part of its 25th anniversary celebration during Homecoming Weekend, the School of Communications honored Wilson for her accomplishments as a showrunner and writer in Hollywood. The milestone event also reflected on the school’s transformation over 25 years – from its early beginnings to a nationally respected program known for producing industry-ready graduates.

Elon alumna Michelle Leibel ’14 has weathered the highs and lows of Hollywood, from short-lived shows to breakthrough moments. Now, as co-executive producer of CBS’s critically acclaimed ‘Matlock’ revival, she’s turning resilience and hard work into success.

As the new station manager for ESTV, Madaio hopes to bring on new shows and new faces.