Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Max Negin and Erik Kendall ’11 reunite to produce Emmy-winning content
January 30, 2023
Elon alumnus Erik Kendall ’11 and Assistant Professor Max Negin received a regional Emmy Award last year for their work with the Charlotte Hornets – and have already garnered another Emmy nomination this winter.
‘Here, the world stops for soccer games:’ Communications students explore South America during Winter Term
January 30, 2023
Associate Professor David Bockino and 19 students in his Through the Lens of ESPN class enjoyed an in-depth tour during Winter Term of Argentina and Uruguay, exploring athletic venues, national media outlets, and the importance of soccer in South American culture.
Bill Squadron earns appointment with Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
January 10, 2023
The assistant professor in the Sport Management Department was named to the authority’s nominating committee, which recommends candidates for the organization’s board.
Alumni in Action: Jacob LaPlante ’17 adds ‘2x Emmy winner’ to bio
January 4, 2023
As a lead designer on the NBC Sports on-air graphic design team, the Elon alumnus has been instrumental in this season’s presentations of “Sunday Night Football” and “Thursday Night Football.”
Kyra O’Connor ‘23 explored police reform during News21 Fellowship
December 21, 2022
The journalism major spent her summer conducting in-depth field reporting as part of a national project published this fall that focused on policing and justice.
Elon University to launch second year of Emerging Journalists Program
December 21, 2022
The initiative, made possible by a generous grant from the Scripps Howard Fund, will offer four virtual workshops and an on-campus summer experience.
ElonComm publishes fall 2022 issue of research journal
December 21, 2022
In the most recent edition of the Elon Journal, seven student researchers conducted an expansive look into a variety of media-related topics, including geopolitics and gender.
Amin Matalqa’s new film ‘5000 Blankets’ hits theaters
December 12, 2022
The adjunct faculty member in the Elon in Los Angeles program directed the new project set to debut in 700-plus theaters nationwide.
Student-designed billboard shines in Times Square
December 12, 2022
Thanks to a cross-campus collaboration, School of Communications students Ian Myers ’23, Melanie Meisner ’23 and Elizabeth Daria ’23 designed a digital billboard for the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation and its charitable initiative, Journey for the Living.
Elon Drone Day welcomes aviation enthusiasts to campus
December 6, 2022
The second annual event, hosted on Nov. 18, attracted nearly 140 attendees interested in the technological and professional potential of the expanding drone industry.