Sport Management

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) unanimously voted to renew the school’s accreditation – its fourth consecutive recommendation since 2006.

Shaina Dabbs was recognized for the Women in Sports (WINS) program, which she founded in 2018.

The president of the Sport Management Society was recognized for his exemplary leadership and service at the 2025 Dr. Leo M. Lambert Awards ceremony on April 30.

Among the evening’s award recipients were Brynja Burton ’25, named Major of the Year, and Will Ferris ’25, who earned the James P. Drummond Service Award.

The sport management and strategic communications double major earned the top prize in the Creative AI + Data Image Contest at Elon’s Datafest 2025 with her entry, “Where Acorns Become Oaks.”

Beginning in fall 2025, the new undergraduate program will help equip students with the creative, strategic and technical skills to lead content creation and strategy across digital platforms.

During its annual awards celebration, hosted April 10 in Turner Theatre, the school recognized the achievements and contributions of five faculty and staff members.

The coordinating producer of Elon Sports Vision contributed to in-arena content for the national championship weekend held in Tampa, Florida.

At its annual awards celebration on April 10 in Turner Theatre, the School of Communications recognized outstanding student accomplishments, presented its Outstanding Senior Awards, and honored this year’s Kappa Tau Alpha honor society inductees.

The former Elon University volleyball player and journalism major has carved out a rising career as an associate producer for ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary series, blending her athletic insight with a passion for long-form storytelling.