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Live Oak Communications earns two ADDY awards for creative excellence
May 4, 2026
The student-run public relations and advertising agency captured gold and silver honors at the American Advertising Awards, with a bold “Summer Shrimp Boil” promotional postcard leading the way.
Vic Costello awarded Livengood-Baker Faculty Summer Fellowship to advance AI-focused textbook research
May 1, 2026
The associate professor of cinema and television arts will research and revise a new edition of his widely used multimedia textbook, exploring how artificial intelligence and mobile-first workflows are shaping digital storytelling education.
Elon students produce BEA awards show in Las Vegas, meet legendary cinematographer
April 30, 2026
A team of School of Communications students oversaw the Broadcast Education Association’s Best of Festival Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas, managing all aspects of the live April 19 event. The experience paired high-level production work with the opportunity to meet renowned cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins.
ENN racks up awards in SPJ Region 2 competition
April 29, 2026
The student-run news organization was recognized across multiple categories in the SPJ Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards, including seven first-place finishes.
elondocs students gain industry insight as Full Frame Fellows
April 23, 2026
Students in the yearlong documentary film production program gained behind-the-scenes access to Durham’s Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, one of the world’s leading showcases for nonfiction cinema.
Shot in Prague, honored in LA: Elon student’s ‘Night Shift’ earns festival acclaim
April 22, 2026
During a study abroad program in Prague, Alex McCollum ’27 produced a short film as part of an intensive, hands-on filmmaking experience. The project has since gained traction on the festival circuit, earning multiple honors and nominations.
Ethan Wu ’27 awarded Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship
April 20, 2026
The photojournalist and communications design major will travel to his native China to report on water pollution programs in underserved areas.
Elon hosts regional drone soccer championship for the first time
April 20, 2026
High school teams from North Carolina and Virginia competed on April 11 in a fast-paced drone competition inside the university’s South Gym, with top finishers advancing to a national competition in Florida.
Lumiere Rostick ’20 brings ‘Crime & Parody’ to RiverRun, exploring satire and free speech
April 15, 2026
Co-produced by the Elon graduate, the feature documentary will screen at the 28th RiverRun International Film Festival in Winston-Salem on Saturday, April 18, at 3:30 p.m. and Friday, April 24, at 5 p.m.
Elon students recognized in national PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition
April 6, 2026
A team of School of Communications students received an honorable mention in PRSSA’s premier national competition, applying classroom learning to a real-world client campaign.