📢 WE ARE HIRING! 📢 The Department of Journalism invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism position, with an anticipated start date of fall 2026. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/ElonJournProfFall2025

Wise words from #ElonComm prof Anthony Hatcher on #NewsEngagementDay: "The free flow of uncensored, honest news is essential to democracy, whether you want to hear that news or not." @newsengagement @AEJMC

"News fuels something in me I never knew I had." Spoken like a true journalist, @anjolinaclaire! @newsengagement @AEJMC @ElonNewsNetwork

On #NewsEngagementDay we are thankful for the journalists and media members who want to make a positive impact! And here are a few words from Fiona McAllister ’26, one of our #ElonComm student journalists: @newsengagement @AEJMC @ElonNewsNetwork

Elon University's new ‘Drones and Society’ course, offered by Associate Teaching Professor of Communication Design Randy Piland, blends hands-on projects and flight simulations with discussions about ethics, privacy and drone use. Read more here: bit.ly/4pIteU5

To recognize #NewsEngagementDay, #ElonComm journalism professor Israel Balderas shares his thoughts on the importance of the First Amendment and freedom of the press. @newsengagement @AEJMC

On #NewsEngagementDay – TODAY, Oct. 7 – we encourage everyone to read, watch, like, post, listen to, or comment on news, and learn news reporting principles. Here are a few words from #ElonComm faculty about why they value news and journalism! @DrSturg @TKennG

News this big has to be shared!!! Excited for what the future holds!

Students and professionals of all ages: join the @NSMASportsMedia for our "State of Play: What's Really Happening in College Sports -- And What To Expect Next," part of our virtual Sports Media Convergence Summit speaker series. Presented by the @eloncomm, the Summit panel will take place on September 22nd at 3 pm ET. .@NicoleAuerbach of @NBCSports will moderate the discussion. She'll be joined by @ESPNMcGee and @theacc Commissioner Jim Phillips. The Summit is free for those who attended our June in-person Summit, and free for Elon University students with a current Elon.edu email address. Cost to join is $19.99 for NSMA members, $29.99 for non-members. Go to bit.ly/415JRi3 for more info and to register. A url link will be emailed to registrants on the morning of the Summit.

“(Anjolina Fantaroni '26) exemplifies what it means to be a modern broadcast journalist – sharp, ethical and relentless in her pursuit of the truth.” – #ElonComm prof @jisraelbalderas. @ElonNewsNetwork @PressClubDC bit.ly/FantaroniNPCaward

.@ElonSportVision's first College Sports Media Award wasn’t a matter of luck – it was preparation meeting the perfect play. @sportsvideo bit.ly/ESV-CSMA

An immensely talented @ElonAlumni is heading to Gainesville! Congratulations, Peter! @GatorsFB

#ElonComm prof @MaxNegin clinched his 6⃣th Emmy Award, this time for his work as a digital replay operator during NBC's 2024 Olympics coverage. While the Emmy is a career highlight, Negin sees the greater reward in what he brings back to the classroom. bit.ly/MaxNegin6thEmmy

.@eloncomm will launch a new undergraduate major, digital content management, to prepare students for careers in digital storytelling, content strategy, and audience engagement across emerging platforms. Find out more here: bit.ly/3RYyIu9

What goes into a #SportsCenter top play? A remarkable moment – and a broadcast worth sharing! Thanks to @PCunningham27 and Annika Cronin, here is a look into how @ElonSportVision captured Kenny Mallory's spectacular juggling catch that aired on @espn. elon.edu/u/news/2025/03/18/o…

Wishing you a very merry Elon Day! – From #ElonComm Haven't made your #ElonDay gift yet? Use this link – bit.ly/ElonCommElonDay

How did Laker Figueroa '25 get to New Zealand? With help from an #ElonComm scholarship. "This fund allowed me to live in a different country, meet new people from all over, and learn a new culture," he says. Make an #ElonDay gift: bit.ly/ElonCommElonDay

How does #ElonDay and your financial support help our students? Thanks to her A.J. Fletcher Award, Donelle Leak '25 completed an internal communication internship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Make a gift to support other students: bit.ly/ElonCommElonDay

Happy #ElonDay! Thankful today and everyday for my @eloncomm education.

The Elon University Board of Trustees recently granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members, including four #ElonComm educators. Congratulations to Brandon Booker, Jenny Jiang, Cara Lucia and Nicole Triche for your continued excellence inside the classroom!