Student Media

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.

From investigating illegal shark fishing in Costa Rica to mentoring scholars in the Odyssey Program and celebrating Hispanic heritage, Lilliana Molina ’27 is making her Elon journey one of impact and connection.

As the new station manager for ESTV, Madaio hopes to bring on new shows and new faces.

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.

The journalism major has been named the recipient of the 2025 Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship, recognizing her leadership, reporting excellence, and commitment to public service journalism.

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) unanimously voted to renew the school’s accreditation – its fourth consecutive recommendation since 2006.

Fantaroni ’26 hopes to push reporting for Elon News Network outside campus limits.

The NBC 12 News anchor will receive a Doing the Most Good Award for her contributions in the Richmond, Virginia, community.

At its annual awards celebration on April 10 in Turner Theatre, the School of Communications recognized outstanding student accomplishments, presented its Outstanding Senior Awards, and honored this year’s Kappa Tau Alpha honor society inductees.

The former Elon University volleyball player and journalism major has carved out a rising career as an associate producer for ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary series, blending her athletic insight with a passion for long-form storytelling.