Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Lilly Molina ’27 awarded Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship
March 14, 2025
The journalism and media analytics double major will investigate illegal hammerhead shark fishing in Costa Rica, a country deeply connected to her heritage.
Lights, Camera, Elon! Phylicia Pearl Mpasi ’15 talks ‘The Color Purple’ and big-screen success
March 14, 2025
The multitalented actress and writer joined Sean Mikesh ’25, an acting BFA major, for a wide-ranging conversation on March 4 discussing her career trajectory from the Elon stage to big-screen Hollywood recognition.
Sabrina Mannes Diaz de Cerio ’25 heads to New York City with AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Students program
March 11, 2025
The strategic communications major was one of 50 students nationwide selected for the advertising industry’s premier multicultural recruiting initiative.
Elon News Network wins Big Apple Award, CMA’s top honor
March 11, 2025
In addition to this recognition, ENN earned seven other individual and organizational Apple Awards, highlighting excellence in crisis coverage, opinion writing, photography, and multimedia journalism.
Ben Hannam shares his expertise in ‘Graphic Design for Dummies’
March 10, 2025
Published in January by Wiley Publishers, Hannam’s book serves as a comprehensive, full-color guide to graphic design for beginners.
ACC’s Jim Phillips and sport industry experts tackle the future of college football
February 28, 2025
The ACC commissioner headlined the 2025 Sport Management Symposium, where he addressed key issues in college athletics, including NIL policies, the House v. NCAA settlement, and transfer portal challenges, while advocating for standardized rules and student-athlete development.
Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence event embraces hard conversations
February 28, 2025
Presented by the School of Communications Inclusive Excellence Committee, the interactive event brought together students, faculty, staff and alumni to discuss a broad range of issues related to inclusivity in communications, journalism and the media.
Elon News Network secures Best of Show honors at state media contest
February 24, 2025
The student-run news organization was recognized at the North Carolina College Media Association’s annual conference held Feb. 22 at Appalachian State University.
Sydney Nicolla explores the power of digital communication in shaping women’s health and safety
February 21, 2025
The assistant professor of strategic communications recently published two articles examining how digital communication influences bystander intervention against rape myths and engagement with feminist movements like #MeToo.
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.