School of Communications

From the lunch table to a national movement, Christine Cotton G’02 used her Elon MBA to build PORCH Communities into a nonprofit that has provided more than $15 million in hunger relief since 2010.

The journalism major turned a remote internship with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History into a transformative professional experience, diving into editorial projects and building connections across the institution.

Meet nine Elon alumni whose everyday work is shaping lives, communities and industries.

From sitting in on ESPN’s "First Take" to engaging in hands-on workshops, five journalism majors left the August conference energized about their career paths.

In AMS 2200: Playing in the USA, Assistant Professor of Sport Management Khirey Walker helps students explore societal issues through sport.

Classes for the Elon University 2025-26 academic year begin on Aug. 26. Take a look at some of the exciting new locations, programs and people for this academic year.

The recent Elon graduate and sport management professor co-published a peer-reviewed study, analyzing attendance factors in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Faculty from the School of Communications engaged with peers from around the world, contributing research and insights across multiple sessions. Discussions spanned topics such as artificial intelligence, press freedoms, personal branding, and well-being in the communications industry.

The submission window for the 2025-26 grant project opens Sept. 1.