Through the power of Zoom video chats, School of Communications alumni – nearly two dozen of them – continue to maintain the connections they first made while producing Elon University’s student-run newscast, “Elon Local News.”

During a March 4 on-campus discussion, panelists with expertise in media law, media ethics and psychology addressed cancel culture, a need for empathy, and the psychological impact of limitless access to information.

Twenty-one students attended the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, interacting with Elon alumni working – and gaining recognition – in the film and entertainment industries.

Led by Associate Professor Amanda Sturgill, two School of Communications students and two Elon alumni shot and edited video and photography at the February event that featured top computer programming students from the United States and Canada.

The public event, set for Wednesday, March 4, will explore today’s cancel culture, the distinction between shame and embarrassment, and the role of media/journalism in public discourse.

Thirty-two Communications Fellows toured 11 companies on a two-week trip to the Sunshine state, speaking with industry professionals, enjoying hands-on experiences, and exploring future job possibilities.

Naeemah Clark, professor of cinema and television arts and assessment coordinator, was quoted by 24/7 Wall St. in an article about diversity on college campuses.

Award-winning Hollywood makeup artists Dean and Starr Jones recently launched their “dream factory,” Atlantic & Pacific Studio in Burlington. The pair hopes to employ local talent, including School of Communications students.

Alex Hadden ’13 was credited as an editor for the documentary “Giving Voice,” winner of the Festival Favorite Award at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Amber Moser steps into a new role leading the Internship Office following Nagatha Tonkins’ retirement in December.