School of Communications

During her Nov. 1 acceptance speech, the Elon alumna shared her inspiring journey from an uncertain post-graduation start to becoming executive editor of PR Daily. Her story highlights the importance of resilience, curiosity and embracing unexpected paths.

“Confessions of a Christmas Letter,” written by Jennifer Smith ’95 and her sister Kate Smith, premiered on the Hallmark Channel Nov. 17.

Hosted in conjunction with the Department of Sport Management, the Nov. 8 event brought together students, faculty and industry professionals to discuss critical issues and insights through engaging networking sessions, classroom visits, and an afternoon panel in Turner Theatre.

Pallander hopes to get students from all majors involved, as she gears up to publish the 76th volume of the university’s literary and art journal.

During the Fall 2024 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, the multimedia journalism educator was presented with the 2024 Carl Towley Award acknowledging his lasting contributions to scholastic journalism.

Elon University Los Angeles students taking an entertainment public relations course had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the news magazine show "Extra."

Elon’s student newspaper, The Pendulum, also captured first place in the Liberty Awards for the best election print edition in collegiate journalism.

The professor of strategic communications and her coauthors examined how people reacted to companies that chose to support (or not support) social or political issues. The reaction varied based on the alignment between the company and the issue it supported, and it was influenced by perceived motives behind the company's advocacy.

Sean Mikesh '25 is the first student to be featured in the 2024 “Career Moves” series, which highlights the achievements of Elon students and alumni who credit staff in Elon’s Student Professional Development Center with helping them achieve their professional goals.

Current students, alumni and faculty gathered on Nov. 1 during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend to toast five decades of informing Elon’s campus community.