School of Communications

Amanda Sturgill, associate professor of journalism, spoke with The Guardian about the #AltGov movement, a group of federal employees pushing back against federal workforce cuts by the Trump Administration.

The student-run news organization was recognized at the North Carolina College Media Association’s annual conference held Feb. 22 at Appalachian State University.

The Elon University Board of Trustees met on Feb. 20 and granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members.

The assistant professor of strategic communications recently published two articles examining how digital communication influences bystander intervention against rape myths and engagement with feminist movements like #MeToo.

Hosted by the school’s Inclusive Excellence Committee, the interactive event will bring together students, faculty and staff to explore topics such as investigative journalism, media diversity, health disparities, and sports equity, with a special emphasis on undergraduate research advancing DEI efforts.

Elon University students captured 11 awards in the 2025 BEA Festival of Media Arts, an international competition recognizing excellence in digital media and broadcasting. Most notably, Brandon Cericola ’26 and Kate Rivera ’25 turned their Audio for Sound and Digital Media class assignment into a Best of Festival award.

In collaboration with her co-authors, the assistant professor of communication design recently examined how serious games – video games designed for purposes beyond entertainment – can tackle important social issues like school bullying.

The Elon alum is adventuring out west, at least on screen, in the prequel to the hit Paramount Network series "Yellowstone."

Sturgill, associate professor of journalism, and Rainie, director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center, gave their perspective on a new deepfake video that shows AI versions of celebrities responding to antisemitism.

On Feb. 6, Renée Fink addressed the Elon community in Turner Theater to share her story of strength and survival in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.