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Elon News Network wins Big Apple Award, CMA’s top honor
March 11, 2025
In addition to this recognition, ENN earned seven other individual and organizational Apple Awards, highlighting excellence in crisis coverage, opinion writing, photography, and multimedia journalism.
Ben Hannam shares his expertise in ‘Graphic Design for Dummies’
March 10, 2025
Published in January by Wiley Publishers, Hannam’s book serves as a comprehensive, full-color guide to graphic design for beginners.
ACC’s Jim Phillips and sport industry experts tackle the future of college football
February 28, 2025
The ACC commissioner headlined the 2025 Sport Management Symposium, where he addressed key issues in college athletics, including NIL policies, the House v. NCAA settlement, and transfer portal challenges, while advocating for standardized rules and student-athlete development.
Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence event embraces hard conversations
February 28, 2025
Presented by the School of Communications Inclusive Excellence Committee, the interactive event brought together students, faculty, staff and alumni to discuss a broad range of issues related to inclusivity in communications, journalism and the media.
Elon News Network secures Best of Show honors at state media contest
February 24, 2025
The student-run news organization was recognized at the North Carolina College Media Association’s annual conference held Feb. 22 at Appalachian State University.
Sydney Nicolla explores the power of digital communication in shaping women’s health and safety
February 21, 2025
The assistant professor of strategic communications recently published two articles examining how digital communication influences bystander intervention against rape myths and engagement with feminist movements like #MeToo.
School of Communications to host Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence Feb. 25
February 21, 2025
Hosted by the school’s Inclusive Excellence Committee, the interactive event will bring together students, faculty and staff to explore topics such as investigative journalism, media diversity, health disparities, and sports equity, with a special emphasis on undergraduate research advancing DEI efforts.
Elon students shine in BEA’s digital media and broadcast competition
February 18, 2025
Elon University students captured 11 awards in the 2025 BEA Festival of Media Arts, an international competition recognizing excellence in digital media and broadcasting. Most notably, Brandon Cericola ’26 and Kate Rivera ’25 turned their Audio for Sound and Digital Media class assignment into a Best of Festival award.
Chris Chen publishes research on using gaming to foster prosocial behavior and combat bullying
February 18, 2025
In collaboration with her co-authors, the assistant professor of communication design recently examined how serious games – video games designed for purposes beyond entertainment – can tackle important social issues like school bullying.
Annika Cronin joins Elon Sports Vision as coordinating producer
February 10, 2025
In her new role, the Kent State graduate leads a team of more than 60 students, ensuring high-quality live sports broadcasts of university contests and hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring broadcast professionals.