School of Communications

Speaking virtually with students in Assistant Professor Israel Balderas' Politics and Mass Media class, the former North Carolina governor shared firsthand insights into political campaigns, the Republican Party, and the challenges facing today's voters.

Hosted by the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center and campus partners, International Education Week will feature cultural, academic and community-building events that celebrate and emphasize how international education fosters cross-cultural understanding, global learning, and meaningful relationships.

Visual communication students at Elon and graphic design students at Queens University of Charlotte collaborated on a series of nonpartisan voting posters, marking the School of Communications’ first in-class partnership with Queens since the universities announced their intention to merge in September 2025.

The Oct. 27 episode, “Artificial Intelligence in Elections,” examined concerns surrounding AI-generated campaign advertisements, deepfakes and the potential for misleading content to influence voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

From artificial intelligence to agricultural applications, the School of Communications’ annual event will showcase how drone technology is evolving and reshaping industries.

During an Oct. 20 lecture, award-winning journalist Sophie Neiman shared firsthand accounts of Sudan’s humanitarian crisis and challenged audiences to consider why the conflict receives so little international attention.

The report, part of Bob Buckley’s Buckley Report, explores the political implications of Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions intended to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

The School of Communications faculty member’s project could provide valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is shaping student learning and classroom instruction.

The Oct. 12 forum’s student panel shared lessons from internships with NASCAR, the Boston Red Sox and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, highlighting the value of hands-on experience, professional connections, and stepping outside their comfort zones.

The Tuesday, Oct. 20, lecture will explore the human impact of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises and the importance of reporting from overlooked conflict zones.