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Israel Balderas elected SPJ’s secretary-treasurer
November 9, 2022
The assistant professor of journalism begins a one-year appointment overseeing the financial well-being of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Patrick Rees ’05 receives ElonComm’s Outstanding Alumnus Award
November 4, 2022
The senior vice president of communications for Madison Square Garden Sports was recognized Nov. 4 during the School of Communications’ Homecoming festivities.
CNN Business article on Meta’s ‘metaverse dream’ features Janna Anderson
October 31, 2022
Anderson, professor of journalism and executive director of the Imagining the Internet Center, weighed in on the lack of progress Meta has made during the past year to make the metaverse a reality.
Elon Drone Day returns on Nov. 18
October 28, 2022
The second annual event, hosted by the School of Communications, plans to introduce a broader audience to the technological and professional potential of the growing drone industry. While the event is free and open to the public, registration is required.
First-year Communications Fellows tour Atlanta
October 26, 2022
Led by faculty members David Bockino and Colin Donohue, 25 first-year Fellows and two senior Fellows traveled to Atlanta Oct. 21-22 to visit several well-known companies and sports venues, including Delta Air Lines headquarters, Jackson Spalding PR agency, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena.
Amanda Sturgill featured in WRAL News report on altered images in political ads
October 26, 2022
Sturgill, associate professor of journalism, spoke with WRAL News on the false, yet convincing nature deepfakes and altered images in political ads.
Lorraine Ahearn’s new research examines civil rights media history
October 19, 2022
The assistant professor of journalism co-authored “A Commemorative Bind: How the Birmingham News Redressed Past Journalistic Failure through Contemporary Civil Rights Memory,” recently published in AEJMC’s Journalism History publication.
BreShawn Holley ’22 credits having the right people in his corner for his success
October 19, 2022
Holley, a broadcast journalism graduate, is now a Minorities in Sports Fellow with Tepper Sports & Entertainment and works with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Football Club in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles.
Amanda Sturgill featured in FOX8 report on the spread of misinformation ahead of midterm elections
October 18, 2022
Sturgill, associate professor of journalism, spoke with FOX8 on the spread of misinformation online ahead of the November elections.
Alumni in Action: Andie Diemer ’10 refines skills on ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’
October 17, 2022
Diemer worked as a hero graphic artist on the late-night Emmy-winning show.