Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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School of Communications to host Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence Feb. 25
February 21, 2025
Hosted by the school’s Inclusive Excellence Committee, the interactive event will bring together students, faculty and staff to explore topics such as investigative journalism, media diversity, health disparities, and sports equity, with a special emphasis on undergraduate research advancing DEI efforts.
ÁñÁ«app¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾Èë students shine in BEA’s digital media and broadcast competition
February 18, 2025
ÁñÁ«app¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾Èë students captured 11 awards in the 2025 BEA Festival of Media Arts, an international competition recognizing excellence in digital media and broadcasting. Most notably, Brandon Cericola ’26 and Kate Rivera ’25 turned their Audio for Sound and Digital Media class assignment into a Best of Festival award.
Chris Chen publishes research on using gaming to foster prosocial behavior and combat bullying
February 18, 2025
In collaboration with her co-authors, the assistant professor of communication design recently examined how serious games – video games designed for purposes beyond entertainment – can tackle important social issues like school bullying.
Annika Cronin joins Elon Sports Vision as coordinating producer
February 10, 2025
In her new role, the Kent State graduate leads a team of more than 60 students, ensuring high-quality live sports broadcasts of university contests and hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring broadcast professionals.
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips to headline Feb. 26 Sport Management Symposium
February 5, 2025
ÁñÁ«app¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾Èë’s Department of Sport Management will host its annual symposium on Wednesday, Feb. 26, featuring a keynote conversation and two expert-led panel discussions highlighting "The Future of College Football." The in-person event is free and open to the public.
Alumni in Action: Marisa Moody ’15 transitions from industry to ministry
January 23, 2025
From a thriving advertising career to a mission-driven role in student ministry, the Elon graduate embraces her new calling in Europe.
Katie Wolfe joins School of Communications as director of development
January 22, 2025
In her new role, Wolfe will manage a portfolio of alumni, parents and friends affiliated with the school, focusing on strengthening relationships and enhancing philanthropic support.
Peter Fortunato ’21, camera in hand, ready for college football’s biggest stage
January 16, 2025
The Elon alumnus has always had a knack for producing high-quality sports video content. This week, the cinema and television arts major will continue to do so at the College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta.
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.