Strategic Communications

The assistant professor of strategic communications recently published two articles examining how digital communication influences bystander intervention against rape myths and engagement with feminist movements like #MeToo.

Hosted by the school’s Inclusive Excellence Committee, the interactive event will bring together students, faculty and staff to explore topics such as investigative journalism, media diversity, health disparities, and sports equity, with a special emphasis on undergraduate research advancing DEI efforts.

Sasha Barnett ‘26 is the second student to be featured in the “Career Moves” series, which highlights the achievements of Elon University students and alumni who credit staff in Elon’s Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) with helping them achieve their professional goals.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 2,200 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.

From a thriving advertising career to a mission-driven role in student ministry, the Elon graduate embraces her new calling in Europe.

Assistant Professor Israel Balderas’ Media Law and Ethics class gathered with Assistant Professor Matthew Young’s Polarization & Civil Discourse class to engage in a thought-provoking discussion exploring contentious topics like book bans and their implications for intellectual freedom, equality and First Amendment protections.

The Elon Journal celebrates its 30th publication, highlighting nine student researchers exploring technology, identity and communication across digital and social landscapes.

Led by faculty members David Bockino, Colin Donohue and Staci Saltz, 45 first-year Communications Fellows traveled to Charlotte in November, visiting WSOC-TV, Pillar4 Media and NASCAR’s headquarters, and connecting with alumni working in the Queen City.

After screening his recent work with Overtime, the Elon alumnus shared insights into his career as a producer and cinematographer.

The assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and assessment was invited in November to discuss her cultural diplomacy research at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and Universidad Iberoamericana.