Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Sport management majors selected for COSMA honor society
December 16, 2025
Ten Elon University sport management majors have been selected for induction into the COSMA Chi Sigma Mu Honor Society, a national distinction recognizing academic excellence, leadership and professional engagement in the sport industry.
Elon Comm publishes fall 2025 issue of research journal
December 15, 2025
From Super Bowl halftime shows to debates over book bans, the most recent edition of the Elon Journal investigates some of the most contested media issues of the moment.
Shannon Zenner’s new research explores how typography reflects political polarization
December 15, 2025
The assistant professor of communication design examined how typefaces operate as political cues rather than neutral design elements.
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.