School of Communications

The 18 members of the Master of Arts in Interactive Media Class of 2021 were honored for their hard work and dedication to their studies during the program's Commencement ceremony at Alumni Gym on Tuesday, May 18.

During their May 14 presentations, three student groups highlighted their work with their respective North Carolina organizations: HeARToscope, Terra Cotta Heritage Foundation, and the African American Cultural Arts and History Center.

The broadcast journalism major wrote, executive produced and stars in a feature-length film, titled “Shapeless,” that touches on her personal struggles with an eating disorder.

Natalie Cummins ’21, a student-athlete on the Elon University women’s volleyball team, was named the department's Major of the Year Award recipient.

During the 2020-21 academic year, graduate students Matthew Harrell G’21 and Madeleine Horrell G’21 served as studio managers, ensuring that undergraduate students could broadcast and televise during the pandemic.

At the annual Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon on May 12, the Elon community honored faculty and staff members who are retiring this year.

Haney, this year’s Student Media Board banquet keynote speaker, has always relied on her inquiring mind to find her life's passion.

During its annual awards ceremony, hosted May 6 in Turner Theatre, the school acknowledged high achievement from students, faculty and staff.

Five Elon alumni spoke with students and faculty on April 29 about their experiences in the journalism industry, from being hired during a pandemic to what helped the most during their time on campus.

The strategic communications and sociology double major was recognized on April 27 during a virtual awards gala presented by PRNEWS.