School of Communications Alumni

From national conference presentations to industry-driven research projects, students in Elon’s Sports Media Lab are gaining hands-on experience with major sport organizations.

What’s worse than being stranded on a deserted island? Stranded on that island with your ex. That’s the idea that got Annie McQuaid ‘06 writing her debut novel, “Crash Landing,” published through Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins.

Calkins’ fictional detective podcast earned Best New Podcast at the International Student Broadcasting Championship, a global competition featuring top student creators from Europe, Australia and the United States.

The Elon graduate spent Nov. 10 connecting with students in classrooms, over lunch, and during an evening discussion in Turner Theatre.

While attending MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., a group of Elon journalism students joined alumni for an evening of professional networking and mentorship.

Inspired by her sister’s recovery, Carmencita Rosales ’20 discovered her passion for storytelling at Elon and turned it into a thriving career as a bilingual journalist and TV host. From launching WSOE’s first Spanish-language show to creating Tu Cita con Carmencita, she brings energy, resilience and representation to every story she tells.

Guided by curiosity and a passion for storytelling, Lillian Engel ’19 turned her love of editing at Elon into a thriving Hollywood career. From campus projects to major films like "Extraction" and "Joker: Folie à Deux," she embodies the power of hands-on learning, persistence and community.

At the nation’s largest college media convention, held this fall in Washington, D.C., Elon journalism students earned multiple honors recognizing their reporting and creative work.

As part of its 25th anniversary celebration during Homecoming Weekend, the School of Communications honored Wilson for her accomplishments as a showrunner and writer in Hollywood. The milestone event also reflected on the school’s transformation over 25 years – from its early beginnings to a nationally respected program known for producing industry-ready graduates.

The Elon alumnus’ passion for “America’s pastime” and flair for storytelling have made him one of the brightest rising voices in professional baseball.