Communication Design

Elon junior Ethan Wu worked alongside School of Communications faculty members Amanda Sturgill and Randy Piland in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of a production team documenting one of the world’s most prestigious programming competitions.

The new course, offered by Associate Teaching Professor of Communication Design Randy Piland, blends hands-on projects and flight simulations with discussions about ethics, privacy and the broader impact of drone use.

Elon alumna Mandi Jaffe '24 has published her work on how trail map design can make nature more accessible.

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 school recognized the communication design major for her years of service and leadership with local youth and civic organizations.

The assistant professor of communication design presented her findings at the 75th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA) in Denver.

Here's a look at where some of the 2025 School of Communications graduates are headed after they graduated.

The most recent edition of the Elon Journal explores how media is shaping our culture and public discourse, with student-led research ranging from political narratives on TikTok to crisis communication and representation in entertainment.

Celebrations such as the First-Generation Stole Ceremony, Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight, Donning of the Kente, and Lavender Graduation highlighted the achievements of students who embraced, and were embraced by, communities of support throughout their college experience.

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) unanimously voted to renew the school’s accreditation – its fourth consecutive recommendation since 2006.