Sport Management

Erin Hone, Tony Rizzuto, Khirey Walker and Scott Wolter talk about their Elon experiences as students and now as faculty members.

Elon alumnus Erik Kendall ’11 and Assistant Professor Max Negin received a regional Emmy Award last year for their work with the Charlotte Hornets – and have already garnered another Emmy nomination this winter.

Associate Professor David Bockino and 19 students in his Through the Lens of ESPN class enjoyed an in-depth tour during Winter Term of Argentina and Uruguay, exploring athletic venues, national media outlets, and the importance of soccer in South American culture.

The assistant professor in the Sport Management Department was named to the authority’s nominating committee, which recommends candidates for the organization’s board.

In the most recent edition of the Elon Journal, seven student researchers conducted an expansive look into a variety of media-related topics, including geopolitics and gender.

The third annual event returned Nov. 11 with an in-person panel discussion featuring three prominent female executives in leadership roles with the Atlanta Hawks, Fanatics and the North Carolina Courage.

The senior vice president of communications for Madison Square Garden Sports was recognized Nov. 4 during the School of Communications’ Homecoming festivities.

The assistant professor of sport management and six students volunteered at the Great Golf Getaway, a charity event hosted on Oct. 9 by the Elon PA Student Society.

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.

The Oct. 3 event, hosted by the Sport Management Department, offered a glimpse into how students spent their summer months gaining real-world experience in the sport industry.