School of Communications Alumni

The Emmy Award-winning journalist and on-air talent at Univision Network was celebrated on Nov. 6 for her professional success and continued commitment to her alma mater during the School of Communications’ Homecoming festivities.

Steve Ellington ’80, Michelle Wideman ’00, Priscilla Awkard ’95 and Kevin Gilmore ’96 were honored Friday with the Distinguished Alumni Awards during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.

President Connie Ledoux Book announced alumni Priscilla Awkard ’95, Christian Wiggins ’03, Maity Interiano ’07 and Jack McMackin ’08 as the new co-chairs of the Elon LEADS Campaign, sending a powerful message about the importance of alumni leading Elon’s future.

Kevin Cunningham ’19, who works for Kambi, a sportsbook software supplier, visited with several groups during a campus visit.

While documenting the collegiate golf debut of two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith, Jared Bunder ’22, a cinema and television arts major, captured video that caught the attention of media outlets across the country.

The EmployHER retreat on Sept. 24 brought together current students interning in the Elon in Los Angeles program and LA-based alumnae for lively discussions and workshops designed to uplift women professionals.

Josh Norris '11 and his father, Robert, have created an endowment to provide scholarship assistance to make internships possible for students in Elon's School of Communications.

Associate Professor Ben Hannam, Elon graduate Rachel Cifarelli ’21, and current students Catherine Nester ’22 and Grayson Meadors ’22 were recognized in more than a dozen competition categories.

The assistant professor of cinema and television arts is helping produce “Tokyo LIVE,” a program airing on NBC’s Peacock streaming service that features live events, highlights and athlete interviews.

The journalism major, who played volleyball at Elon, joined the Worldwide Leader in Sports and its leadership development initiative in late July.