School of Communications Alumni

A generous scholarship gift from alumna and Univision News Anchor Maity Interiano ’07 will assist students in Elon’s School of Communications. Her gift is part of the Elon LEADS Campaign.

More than 75 students, alumni and industry guests attended the alumni panel that addressed leadership, professional relationships, advocacy in the modern workplace and the importance of self-reflection.

The honorees – young alumni who have achieved major professional success, serve as difference-makers in their communities and loyally support Elon as partners, advocates and investors – will be recognized April 30.

Russell started at the show in 2016 as an intern and has recently been promoted to a producer.

As one of the lead designers on NBC’s on-air graphic design team, LaPlante created and updated graphics for Super Bowl LVI and its millions of viewers.

The Elon University junior and executive director of Elon News Network has joined student journalists from across the country to participate in a national reporting project focused on policing and justice.

While the world began to shut down in 2020, Elon graduates Joey Gizzi ’18 and Steven Lannum ’18 found an opportunity to bring a little joy to people’s lives. Their page, AreYouKiddingTV, has over 3 million followers on Tik Tok and is gaining popularity by the day.

The Elon alumnus, who was recently nominated for a pair of Emmys, shines a light on stories both on and off the court for one of the world’s best-known sports teams.

Amanda Limoges Loughran '15 credits her time at Elon, specifically at Live Oak Communications, for her success in the COVID-19 communications industry.

The panel discussion on Nov. 8 in Brooklyn included how to switch pace from full-time employment to independent consultancy and other topics.