School of Communications

During the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s 2017 national convention, School of Communications faculty members presented research, shared professional experiences, and participated in topical discussions and educational sessions.

This semester's edition marks the 16th in the history of the Elon Journal, the nation’s first and only undergraduate research journal in communications.

Elon's annual celebration of intellectual inquiry and scholarship features the work of eight accomplished faculty scholars as well as eight students who are working with faculty mentors on undergraduate research.

The journalism major will participate in a 10-week investigative reporting assignment at Arizona State University this summer, examining hate crimes, hate groups and their targets and victims in the United States. 

Oliver Luck, executive vice president of regulatory affairs and an authority on all NCAA regulatory functions, spoke with Visiting Professor Bill Squadron’s “Sport Law” classes on Nov. 30.

Janna Anderson, professor of communications and director of the Imagining the Internet Center, was interviewed for a Nov. 29 article that looks at potential ramifications of repealing regulations meant to ensure an open internet.

Kathleen Stansberry, assistant professor of communications, was interviewed for the article that looks at the social media campaign that targets sexual harassment. 

The assistant professor of sport management co-led an October presentation titled “Developing Leadership Capacity of College Students During Divisive Times.”

Seniors Cathy Schubert and Kristen Wrigley won the professional selling competition for Elon students.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Moseley Center, McKinnon Hall