The EmployHER retreat on Sept. 24 brought together current students interning in the Elon in Los Angeles program and LA-based alumnae for lively discussions and workshops designed to uplift women professionals.

In the most recent edition of the Elon Journal, student researchers delve into a variety of media-related topics, including how public relations agencies responded to the Black Lives Matter movement and what journalistic lessons are conveyed in “Spotlight” and “All the President’s Men.”

Here's a look at where some of the 2021 School of Communications grads are headed after Elon.

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.

Eighteen members of the School of Communications Advisory Board met virtually on April 28 to discuss their professional industries, the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine and what future months will look like for businesses and organizations, and potential changes to the school’s curricula.

The assistant professor of strategic communications published an article addressing several precautions PR professionals can take to safeguard their organizations from monetary loss.

The initiative, made possible through $300,000 in grant funding from the Scripps Howard Foundation, will support journalism in diverse and underserved communities, educating high school juniors and seniors from North Carolina and surrounding areas who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism and the media industry.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Magazine reporter and 1619 Project founder spoke to participants about mentorship, the colloquium’s theme, as well as her journalistic career covering race, politics and launching the 1619 Project.

The three-day virtual event, which features numerous Elon faculty and students, kicked off with a moderated discussion with Nikole Hannah-Jones, founder of the 1619 project, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times Magazine reporter.