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Alex Luchsinger’s documentary ‘First Chances’ to screen online Jan. 14
January 12, 2021
The Harlem International Film Festival and Columbia University’s Zuckerman Neuroscience Institute will host a free screening of the 25-minute film that highlights Timothy Jackson, a formerly incarcerated California gang member turned successful entrepreneur. The film delves into Jackson’s journey after spending nearly nine years in prison.
Anton Delgado ’20 takes fourth place finish in Hearst Feature Writing Competition
January 11, 2021
Delgado, now a reporter with The Arizona Republic, was honored for a story about sex offender registration.
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.
Amanda Sturgill discusses GA runoff election misinformation for Newsy
January 5, 2021
Associate Professor of Journalism Amanda Sturgill was featured in a recent report by Newsy about misinformation surrounding the Georgia Senate runoff races and how social media companies are working to combat it.
In My Words: Resolved — I won’t contribute to fake news
January 5, 2021
In this article distributed by the Elon University Writers Syndicate, Associate Professor Amanda Sturgill writes about her resolution to do what she can to stem the spread of fake news. The article was published by the Burlington Times-News and the Greensboro News & Record.
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.
Elon Sports Vision to broadcast Saturday’s men’s basketball game on WMYV My48
December 18, 2020
The 1 p.m. tipoff will feature alumnus Taylor Durham ’96 as the broadcast’s play-by-play announcer, with Elon junior Tellier Lundquist serving as color commentator.
‘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.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution report on U.S. Senate race in Georgia includes insights from Sturgill
December 14, 2020
In the article, Associate Professor of Journalism Amanda Sturgill explains how social media is being used to spread claims against a candidate in one of the state's U.S. Senate race runoffs.
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.