Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Emerging Journalists Program empowers future storytellers
July 10, 2025
During a 12-day immersive journalism workshop at Elon University, 18 high school students explored reporting, storytelling, and media production while gaining firsthand experience in the communications industry.
Waverly Smith ’25 honored with School of Communications’ inaugural Community Engagement Award
June 25, 2025
The school recognized the communication design major for her years of service and leadership with local youth and civic organizations.
Jenny Jiang’s new research maps the spread of stories across global media
June 17, 2025
The assistant professor of communication design presented her findings at the 75th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA) in Denver.
Against the current: John Giacobbe ’14 details the journey to his first feature film
June 16, 2025
The Elon alumnus makes his directorial debut with “Crusty Fouler,” a psychological drama he wrote, directed and starred in after years of trying to break into the film industry. The film will premiere on Tuesday, June 24, at the Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles.
National Press Club awards Anjolina Fantaroni ’26 with prestigious broadcast scholarship
June 5, 2025
The journalism major has been named the recipient of the 2025 Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship, recognizing her leadership, reporting excellence, and commitment to public service journalism.
‘This win means the world’: Elon Sports Vision captures first College Sports Media Award
June 3, 2025
The student-led crew’s victory reflects years of growth, technical excellence, and a shared commitment to capturing high-level collegiate broadcasts.
Max Negin wins sixth Emmy – this time for NBC’s Olympics coverage
May 28, 2025
The cinema and television arts professor earned a Sports Emmy for his role as a digital replay operator during the network’s 2024 Paris Olympics coverage.
School of Communications publishes spring 2025 issue of research journal
May 28, 2025
The most recent edition of the Elon Journal explores how media is shaping our culture and public discourse, with student-led research ranging from political narratives on TikTok to crisis communication and representation in entertainment.
Communications students recognized in Commencement season celebrations
May 27, 2025
Celebrations such as the First-Generation Stole Ceremony, Celebremos!: Graduates Take Flight, Donning of the Kente, and Lavender Graduation highlighted the achievements of students who embraced, and were embraced by, communities of support throughout their college experience.
A global endeavor: Josh Lubetkin ’25 aims to transform communities through soccer
May 20, 2025
The sport management major is leading a global initiative to build accessible turf soccer fields in underserved communities, with the latest project underway in northern Argentina. Inspired by a childhood trip and fueled by study abroad experiences, his mission blends a love of soccer with a drive to create lasting social impact.