School of Communications

In recognition of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, the School of Communications and the Women Influencers in Sport (WINS) initiative hosted a daylong event featuring an on-campus panel discussion, networking reception and classroom visits with female professionals in the sport industry.

The journalism and international & global studies double major has been named a 2020 Carnegie-Knight News21 Fellow, joining top journalism students from 16 universities across the country to examine youth violence and the juvenile justice system in America.

Registration for the Challenge, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 29, is now open and closes Feb. 21.

Tony Weaver Jr. '16 and his company Weird Enough Productions were highlighted in the 60-second Coca-Cola ad that celebrates six African American leaders in their fields.

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.

During an on-campus panel discussion on Feb. 13, Elon students recapped their Winter Term class The Trail Starts Here: The Iowa Caucuses, highlighting what it was like to be immersed in the politically charged environment.

The associate professor of journalism is one of 14 “extraordinary thinkers and doers” invited to share ideas and research during the March 26 event at the Greensboro Cultural Center.

As a member of Atlanta United FC’s communications team, Justin Veldhuis ’12 often serves as interpreter for players and coaches.

Ben Hanna ’07 helps people disconnect from the pressures of work and technology and reconnect with the people around them.

The Communications Fellow has worked for student media throughout his time at Elon and is an anchor for Elon Local News.