Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Western NC journalists and former NYT editor Dean Baquet to keynote NC News & Information Summit on March 12
January 14, 2025
Dean Baquet, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former executive editor of The New York Times, will moderate a panel discussion spotlighting the North Carolina journalists who provided essential news coverage during Hurricane Helene and its historic flooding.
Winter Term classes collaborate to foster ‘brave spaces’ for civil discourse
January 14, 2025
Assistant Professor Israel Balderas’ Media Law and Ethics class gathered with Assistant Professor Matthew Young’s Polarization & Civil Discourse class to engage in a thought-provoking discussion exploring contentious topics like book bans and their implications for intellectual freedom, equality and First Amendment protections.
Sport management majors to be inducted into COSMA honor society
December 31, 2024
In recognition of their exceptional academic performances and involvement in professional development activities related to the sport industry, 10 sport management majors will be honored in February.
School of Communications publishes fall 2024 issue of research journal
December 20, 2024
The Elon Journal celebrates its 30th publication, highlighting nine student researchers exploring technology, identity and communication across digital and social landscapes.
From setbacks to success: Elon alumna Rachel Mikolay’s journey to the College Football Playoff
December 17, 2024
The cinema and television arts graduate serves as the playoff’s Tom Mickle Communications and Social Media Intern, supporting the creation and execution of a year-round social media strategy that emphasizes its brand and voice.
First-year Communications Fellows explore Charlotte and connect with alumni
December 16, 2024
Led by faculty members David Bockino, Colin Donohue and Staci Saltz, 45 first-year Communications Fellows traveled to Charlotte in November, visiting WSOC-TV, Pillar4 Media and NASCAR’s headquarters, and connecting with alumni working in the Queen City.
Sean Dolan ’13 receives elondocs Emerging Documentarian Award
December 10, 2024
After screening his recent work with Overtime, the Elon alumnus shared insights into his career as a producer and cinematographer.
Sports Production class steps beyond the playing field to livestream dance performances
December 10, 2024
An interdisciplinary collaboration between Elon University’s School of Communications and the Department of Performing Arts challenged students to apply their skills in innovative ways, showcasing the value of teamwork across academic disciplines.
Elon students lead successful sports gear drive in Charlotte
December 9, 2024
As part of their Event and Venue Management class, and in collaboration with the Charlotte Knights and the Matthews Help Center, students organized a youth sports gear drive during the Light the Knights festival at Truist Field.
Vanessa Bravo presents research at two universities in Mexico City
December 4, 2024
The assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and assessment was invited in November to discuss her cultural diplomacy research at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and Universidad Iberoamericana.