Tommy Kopetskie

The School of Communications instructor will assist a specialty group within the council, providing top-tier guidance to clients facing communications challenges.

While studying abroad in Prague last fall, Elon University senior Liam Hall co-wrote and co-directed “Tři Cíga,” an eight-minute short film gaining attention on the festival circuit, including the New Orleans Film Festival.

During National News Engagement Day, the school organized initiatives that encouraged students, faculty, staff and alumni to interact with the news.

Jonny Deaton’s award-winning film, "Joining the Conversation," highlights millennials and their knowledge of nuclear weapons and development. 

Kate Murphy ’15 contributed to a national multimedia reporting initiative in summer 2014 that investigated the issue of gun rights and gun legislation nationwide. 

Members of Live Oak Communications were invited to present a panel discussion on influencer marketing and its impact on millennial brand affinity at a September conference hosted by Pace.

The associate professor of communications analyzes the ABC television program’s online presence, where community members are building relationships through Tumblr, Twitter and YouTube.

Fifteen board members and guests were in attendance on Sept. 25, 2015, to hear about the priorities and future of the School of Communications and to share their professional insight with students and faculty.

Assistant Professor Cara McFadden, Emily Bourke ’16 and Katie Dalton ’16 traveled to the United Way headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, to participate in a gathering of student leaders, United Way staff and university advisers.

The Sport & Event Management Department hosted its Fall Internship Forum, highlighting its students’ summer achievements and memorable internship experiences.