School of Communications Alumni

The talented alumna has made a name for herself writing for one of ABC’s top shows.

The Elon University graduate produced a deeply personal story titled “Unlocking My Past & Finding a Connection to Slavery,” which recently won the Gracie Awards’ Original Online Programming in News category.

The journalist enlisted his passion for investigating and a simple Google search to better serve his community.

In the book, "Coming of Age: Our Journey Into Adulthood," LeSourd attempts to assist young adults in the transition into life after college.

The multi-hyphenate alum has grown ACE Creatives into a seven-figure success story.

A generous scholarship gift from alumna and Univision News Anchor Maity Interiano ’07 will assist students in Elon’s School of Communications. Her gift is part of the Elon LEADS Campaign.

More than 75 students, alumni and industry guests attended the alumni panel that addressed leadership, professional relationships, advocacy in the modern workplace and the importance of self-reflection.

The honorees – young alumni who have achieved major professional success, serve as difference-makers in their communities and loyally support Elon as partners, advocates and investors – will be recognized April 30.

Russell started at the show in 2016 as an intern and has recently been promoted to a producer.

As one of the lead designers on NBC’s on-air graphic design team, LaPlante created and updated graphics for Super Bowl LVI and its millions of viewers.