A well-deserved honor for one of the most influential figures in #ElonComm history. 👏 Don Grady, associate professor emeritus of cinema and television arts, received the Elon Medallion, the university’s highest honor for service, during Monday’s Opening Day ceremony. For 35 years, Grady was a steady hand in the growth of communications at Elon, serving as a professor, department chair, associate dean, mentor and adviser to generations of students. And, of course, his unmistakable baritone voice became a familiar part of the Elon experience. Fittingly, Grady’s longtime colleague - and former NC State roommate - Gerald Gibson delivered the citation honoring his career and impact. “So many of our graduates are doing great work in media markets all over the country. They’re the reason we do this work,” Grady said. Congratulations, Don, on this well-deserved honor — and thank you for all you’ve meant to Elon Comm!