Strategic Communications

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.

The dean of the School of Communications investigates corporate and organizational responsibility in the widely used textbook recognized as a leading resource for students and professionals.

The student-run strategic communications agency earned top honors from The American Institute of Integrated Marketing, including first-place recognition for Social Media, Press Relations, and Advisor of the Year.

With projects rooted in storytelling, sustainability and community, two communication design majors earned honors in the 2025 Graphis New Talent Annual, showcasing their creativity on a global stage.

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.

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 School of Communications faculty members published new research analyzing more than 3,200 LinkedIn job postings to clarify how U.S. employers distinguish between UX and UI design roles. Their findings reveal overlapping competencies but highlight key differences in skillsets, responsibilities, and tool usage between the two fields.

Supported by faculty mentors, the student participation showcased Elon’s strong academic presence and commitment to undergraduate research in journalism and communications.