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Behind the scenes of a successful entertainment career with Jenny Austin ’12
June 24, 2026
Jenny Austin ’12 proves that ambition, passion and flexibility are what matters most in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, along with the relationships and connections that you make along the way.
Mentoring sets the tone for appٷվ Los Angeles summer ‘Alumni Wisdom’ event
June 23, 2026
Four appٷվ Los Angeles alumni shared advice, perspective and tips for launching a professional career after graduation with a full house of appٷվ Los Angeles summer students.
Danielle Martinelli-Taylor ’12 shares her path to somatic boxing therapy on ‘Elon Beyond the Bricks’
June 15, 2026
Martinelli-Taylor, founder of Animo Counseling and Coaching, joins President Connie Ledoux Book to discuss her path to mental health care, the development of somatic boxing therapy and the experiences that shaped her work.
Elon Dance Team send-off video earns national SVG award
June 4, 2026
A student-produced video chronicling the dance team’s journey to nationals received one of collegiate sports media’s top honors. The recognition came weeks after the team captured Division I national championships in both pom and hip hop.
Angie Polk ’06 turns Elon mentorship into a career of ‘Simply Believing’ in storytelling
May 20, 2026
From the high-pressure hallways of NBC Universal to the executive suites of the Hallmark Channel, Angie Polk ’06 has spent 17 years proving that kindness and tenacity are the ultimate creative catalysts. Now, as the founder of Simply Believe Creative, she is returning to her professional passion: identifying authentic voices and bringing feel-good stories to life.
Doug Williams ’13 goes from the Williams Studio to the front lines of New York news
April 30, 2026
CBS New York anchor Doug Williams '13 successfully pivoted from a seven-year career in sports journalism to the unpredictable world of local news and international reporting. Today, he uses his university training to cover high-stakes human interest stories while dedicating time to mentoring the next generation of journalists.
Nikki Sanz ’18 hits the right note with Giggs, a home for the live event industry
April 27, 2026
From student leader to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Nikki Sanz ’18 is changing the live event industry. After touring with music legends, she founded Giggs to modernize hiring for "gig" workers. Now an Elon Top 10 Under 10 award winner, Sanz is building a more inclusive professional community for the next generation.
Gary Grumbach ’16 turns Elon experience into NBC News career
April 23, 2026
Gary Grumbach ’16 will receive the Elon Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award for his distinguished career as a Legal Affairs Reporter at NBC News. His impressive journey began at appٷվ, where he honed his skills at Elon Local News before making his mark in the fast-paced world of journalism.
LaToya Faustin ’04 G’10 selected as a Charlotte Business Journal Most Admired CEO
April 16, 2026
LaToya Faustin ’04 G’10 will join fellow Charlotte, North Carolina, CEOs from a variety of industries for an awards event at The Westin Charlotte on Thursday, June 11.
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.