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Unity in Communications hosts virtual internships conversation with Ross Wade
January 25, 2021
With many internships and jobs turning to the virtual space, navigating work online is a new challenge for students and recent graduates. The senior associate director of career services spoke to students about how to make the best of internships during the pandemic.

Amanda Willingham ’21 named to AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Students program
January 21, 2021
The Elon senior was one of 50 students nationwide selected to participate in the American Advertising Federation’s virtual program. For four days in late January, the nation’s top multicultural college seniors will work, network and build their personal brand with the help from advertising, marketing and media professionals.

Tony Weaver begins tenure as associate dean of the School of Communications
January 6, 2021
As associate dean for undergraduate affairs and assessment, Weaver will help guide undergraduate academic programs in partnership with Dean Rochelle Ford and School of Communications faculty and staff members.

School of Communications publishes fall 2020 issue of research journal
December 23, 2020
In the most recent edition of the Elon Journal, student researchers delve into a variety of media-related topics, including the framing of online news coverage of the coronavirus in the United States.

‘Closing the loop’: Don Grady, longtime communications educator, set to retire
December 14, 2020
The associate dean and associate professor in the School of Communications lauded as a “fount of wisdom and integrity” as he concludes 35-plus years at Elon University.

Rochelle Ford receives PRSA-NY’s Makovsky Excellence in Mentoring Award
December 10, 2020
The School of Communications dean was recognized during a virtual event on Dec. 8 by the New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

Rachel Raimist named academic director of Elon in Los Angeles program
December 4, 2020
With past experience in the entertainment industry and higher education, Raimist will take a lead role in coordinating, facilitating and expanding the academic offerings and internship opportunities in Elon’s LA-based program.

Spectrum News report on political discourse includes insights from Stansberry
November 24, 2020
The report looked at the differences between online and in-person conversations about politics, and the potential for greater regulation of social media.

Alumni highlight diverse job opportunities in health communications
November 17, 2020
Hosted by the School of Communications and the Department of Public Health Studies, an informal conversation on Nov. 10 spotlighted seven Elon alumnae and their experiences working in the expanding field of health communications.

‘Truly an Elon-produced book’: Collaborative effort drives Anthony Hatcher’s new textbook
October 26, 2020
The chair of the Journalism Department teamed with School of Communications faculty members Julie Lellis, Doug Kass and Brooks Fuller to produce an introductory media writing textbook specific to the needs of the school’s students.