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Student leaders honored with 2021 Omicron Delta Kappa Awards
April 30, 2021
Elon University students and a staff member were recognized for their leadership with awards sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society.
Communications students recognized in regional SPJ competition
April 23, 2021
Elon News Network was well-represented among the Region 2 winners and finalists.
Society of Professional Journalists to host panel discussion on mental health
April 16, 2021
The Elon chapter will host four speakers to discuss maintaining mental health as reporters on Thursday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in Schar Hall, room 212, with a virtual option also available.
Zora Stephenson ’15 makes history calling play-by-play for the Milwaukee Bucks
April 13, 2021
The former Elon women’s basketball team captain and current Bucks sideline reporter became the first woman to handle play-by-play responsibilities in the franchise’s 53-year history.
Kyra O’Connor ’23 named to SPJ’s inaugural student advisory council
April 7, 2021
The journalism major will serve as a member of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Student Trustee Council, a group of students from across the country working to strengthen the organization.
‘60 Minutes’ Master Class and ‘ELN Morning’ capture top awards in BEA competition
March 5, 2021
School of Communications students and Elon News Network earned a total of 13 accolades in the Broadcast Education Association’s 2021 Festival of Media Arts, a digital media and broadcast competition for faculty and students.
Student Media attend DEI workshop
March 2, 2021
Meghan Sanders prompted student media organizations to engage more deeply in conversations on how to implement DEI initiatives.
An unexpected path: Janae Frazier Bowens ’13 lands fitting role as digital director for U.S. Senator Tim Scott
February 8, 2021
Despite her initial hesitancy to work in politics, the Elon alumna and former multimedia journalist has found the right position for her skillset and faith, as well as a politician and message she believes in.
Javik Blake ’23 awarded Broadcast Education Association scholarship
January 21, 2021
The sophomore sports broadcaster was one of three recipients of the Abe Voron Scholarship, presented to students pursuing a career in radio.
Mackenzie Wilkes ’22 joins Carnegie-Knight News21 investigation
January 20, 2021
The executive director of Elon News Network will participate in a national reporting project this summer focused on poverty during the pandemic, joining student journalists from across the country.