Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Sports Media Lab continues to build momentum
December 3, 2025
From national conference presentations to industry-driven research projects, students in Elon’s Sports Media Lab are gaining hands-on experience with major sport organizations.
Phillip Motley’s research honored with Nancy Chick Article of the Year Award
November 20, 2025
The professor of communication design recently authored two peer-reviewed articles examining immersive learning and global service-learning collaboration.
Elon alumnus Will Calkins ’25 wins international podcast award
November 20, 2025
Calkins’ fictional detective podcast earned Best New Podcast at the International Student Broadcasting Championship, a global competition featuring top student creators from Europe, Australia and the United States.
Professionals help ‘demystify’ the sport industry at 2025 WINS Forum
November 19, 2025
Through panels, research spotlights and interactive conversations, the Nov. 14 event examined the momentum driving change across today’s sport landscape.
Elon students support record-breaking Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
November 18, 2025
From start-line preparations to race-day support, 16 students gained a deeper understanding of the teamwork and coordination that drive a major sporting event.
Tom Nelson screens World War II documentary at historic Kansas theater
November 11, 2025
The associate professor of journalism screened his 2009 documentary “Prisoners of Plenty” at the historic Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia, Kansas, during an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the closing of Camp Concordia.
Washington Post reporter Natalie Allison ’13 returns to discuss political journalism
November 11, 2025
The Elon graduate spent Nov. 10 connecting with students in classrooms, over lunch, and during an evening discussion in Turner Theatre.
From Elon to D.C.: Alumni share insights from NBC News, NatGeo and The Post
November 7, 2025
While attending MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., a group of Elon journalism students joined alumni for an evening of professional networking and mentorship.
Elon Drone Day takes flight with record attendance
November 5, 2025
The Oct. 31 program offered attendees hands-on demonstrations and discussions on how drones are reshaping industries from agriculture to public safety. New features this year included a lively drone soccer showcase by Asheboro City Schools and expanded sessions on AI applications, weather data, and flight authorization technology.
Vanessa Bravo contributes to global journalism study spanning 75 countries
October 28, 2025
The assistant dean in the School of Communications co-authored two chapters for the Worlds of Journalism Study 3, examining journalists’ employment conditions and the state of journalism in Costa Rica.