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ENN racks up awards in SPJ Region 2 competition
April 29, 2026
The student-run news organization was recognized across multiple categories in the SPJ Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards, including seven first-place finishes.
elondocs students gain industry insight as Full Frame Fellows
April 23, 2026
Students in the yearlong documentary film production program gained behind-the-scenes access to Durham’s Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, one of the world’s leading showcases for nonfiction cinema.
Shot in Prague, honored in LA: Elon student’s ‘Night Shift’ earns festival acclaim
April 22, 2026
During a study abroad program in Prague, Alex McCollum ’27 produced a short film as part of an intensive, hands-on filmmaking experience. The project has since gained traction on the festival circuit, earning multiple honors and nominations.
Sydney Nicolla publishes research on how young people describe sexual violence
April 21, 2026
The assistant professor of strategic communications examined the language young adults use to describe unwanted sexual experiences, offering insights that can strengthen prevention messaging and health communication strategies.
Sport management teams recognized at Elon Datafest Data Challenge
April 21, 2026
Using proprietary data from Relo Metrics, students evaluated sponsorship performance across leagues, including Formula 1, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the National Football League and NCAA Division I football.
Ethan Wu ’27 awarded Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship
April 20, 2026
The photojournalist and communications design major will travel to his native China to report on water pollution programs in underserved areas.
Elon hosts regional drone soccer championship for the first time
April 20, 2026
High school teams from North Carolina and Virginia competed on April 11 in a fast-paced drone competition inside the university’s South Gym, with top finishers advancing to a national competition in Florida.
SURF Stories 2026: Amanda McGee ’26 designs campaign to spark healthier living
April 15, 2026
To celebrate 51±¬ÁÏÍø’s Spring Undergraduate Research Forum on April 28, Today at Elon is highlighting several students presenting their research at the annual campus tradition.
Lumiere Rostick ’20 brings ‘Crime & Parody’ to RiverRun, exploring satire and free speech
April 15, 2026
Co-produced by the Elon graduate, the feature documentary will screen at the 28th RiverRun International Film Festival in Winston-Salem on Saturday, April 18, at 3:30 p.m. and Friday, April 24, at 5 p.m.
Elon students recognized in national PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition
April 6, 2026
A team of School of Communications students received an honorable mention in PRSSA’s premier national competition, applying classroom learning to a real-world client campaign.