Journalism

The Elon News Network executive director will be part of a handpicked team of student journalists covering the Society of Professional Journalists’ MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.

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.

Israel Balderas, assistant professor of journalism at Elon University, has been interviewed by several television news outlets about First Amendment concerns that have arisen following the death of Charlie Kirk.

Led by Assistant Professor Lorraine Ahearn, a journalism class visited this week with Elon Mayor Emily Sharpe, engaging in a candid town hall conversation about leadership, politics and the challenges of local governance.

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.

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.

Assistant Professor of Journalism Israel Balderas recently spoke with 12News in Phoenix, Arizona about the expectation of privacy when in public.

Israel Balderas, assistant professor of journalism, was interviewed by WGHP FOX 8 about the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina.

During a 12-day immersive journalism workshop at Elon University, 18 high school students explored reporting, storytelling, and media production while gaining firsthand experience in the communications industry.

The 12-day residential journalism workshop supports rising high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in journalism and communications.