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The assistant professor of sport management spoke about what really drives the economic impact of major sporting events.

The exercise science and sport management double major recently served as lead author on a research publication in the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, capping an undergraduate experience shaped by mentorship, curiosity and an increasing passion for research.

After a trip to Ecuador, two ¸£ÀûÑÇÖÞ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· students, Bernardo Vargas-Lopez and Juan Daniel Chiriboga, began building YAPA, a plant-based energy drink shaped by friendship, curiosity and mentorship.

The Department of Sport Management recognized its graduating seniors and outstanding students during a May 8 ceremony at Latham Park before Elon baseball’s series opener against College of Charleston.

After graduation, Selikoff hopes to build a career in sports media, communications or event operations. Whatever path she ultimately takes, she leaves Elon with the kind of hands-on experience many young professionals spend years trying to find.

At its annual awards celebration on May 7 in Turner Theatre, the School of Communications recognized outstanding student accomplishments, presented its Outstanding Senior Awards, and honored this year’s Kappa Tau Alpha honor society inductees.

Bockino, associate professor of sport management, recently spoke with Complex about the relationship between betting and the Kentucky Derby.

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.

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.

David Bockino, associate professor of sport management and author of the upcoming book "Over/Under: An Unexpected History of Sports Betting," reflects on how sports betting is changing fans' relationships with the sports they love.