Student Media

Elon University hosted the First Amendment Free Food Festival March 14 to celebrate the rights outlined in the First Amendment.

Elon’s student-run radio station hosted a two-day celebration that included a panel discussion, featuring several former WSOE general managers, and a dinner with a keynote from Tom Mullen ’00, vice president of marketing catalog at Atlantic Records. Additionally, Assistant Professor Gerald Gibson was recognized with an Award of Excellence for his years of mentorship.

The Elon University student media organizations collected three Best of Show awards in a contest hosted by the North Carolina College Media Association.

Barnett, associate provost for academic and inclusive excellence at Elon, was one of eight new directors named to the national organization’s board. 

The two student news organizations placed nationally in a pair of college media competitions.

The second Danieley community dinner of the fall featured a panel discussion about the importance of media literacy.

The award is given to advisers yearly in recognition for their contributions to their campus media outlets.

For the fourth straight year, Elon places in the top 20 of the full Hearst Journalism Awards.

Stephanie Hays '18 was honored for her design work. Two other students were named national finalists in the same contest.

For their efforts organizing the SPJ Region 2 conference, Associate Professor Anthony Hatcher and Director of Student Media Colin Donohue were named the organization's Members of the Month.