Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Cristy Mariné ’25 connects with media giants in New York
December 3, 2024
The cinema & television arts and strategic communications double major participated in the prestigious IRTS Foundation Multicultural Career Workshop, an initiative designed to support students and recent graduates from underrepresented backgrounds pursue careers in the media industry.
Live Oak welcomes top-tier advertising and PR agencies for networking event
November 21, 2024
Representatives from McKinney, Pace Communications and APCO Worldwide visited the award-winning, student-run communications agency to share insights and foster connections.
Sport management majors earn first Advanced Data Competency Badges
November 20, 2024
Ryan Harper ’25, Tess Hawthorne ’25 and Cierra Hopson ’25 lead the way as the first Elon University students to earn Advanced Data Competency Badges from Data Nexus, showcasing their exceptional skills in data analysis, interpretation and application in the workforce.
Allison Carter ’09 honored with Elon Comm’s Outstanding Alumna Award
November 14, 2024
During her Nov. 1 acceptance speech, the Elon alumna shared her inspiring journey from an uncertain post-graduation start to becoming executive editor of PR Daily. Her story highlights the importance of resilience, curiosity and embracing unexpected paths.
‘A Movement, Not A Moment’: WINS Forum unites leaders and students for impactful discussions
November 12, 2024
Hosted in conjunction with the Department of Sport Management, the Nov. 8 event brought together students, faculty and industry professionals to discuss critical issues and insights through engaging networking sessions, classroom visits, and an afternoon panel in Turner Theatre.
Kelly Furnas recognized with Journalism Education Association’s highest honor
November 12, 2024
During the Fall 2024 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, the multimedia journalism educator was presented with the 2024 Carl Towley Award acknowledging his lasting contributions to scholastic journalism.
Elon News Network shines at National College Media Convention, securing two Pacemaker Awards
November 7, 2024
Elon’s student newspaper, The Pendulum, also captured first place in the Liberty Awards for the best election print edition in collegiate journalism.
Barbara Miller Gaither publishes research examining the perceptions behind corporate social advocacy
November 7, 2024
The professor of strategic communications and her coauthors examined how people reacted to companies that chose to support (or not support) social or political issues. The reaction varied based on the alignment between the company and the issue it supported, and it was influenced by perceived motives behind the company's advocacy.
The Pendulum Turns 50: Celebrating a tradition of reporting and community
November 5, 2024
Current students, alumni and faculty gathered on Nov. 1 during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend to toast five decades of informing Elon’s campus community.
Communication design students use art to promote civic engagement
November 4, 2024
Two sections of the Design of Visual Images course participated in AIGA’s Get Out the Vote initiative, creating posters that merged academic learning with civic engagement. Led by Assistant Professor Shannon Zenner, the project emphasized creative originality, research into voter issues, and the use of analog design to inspire action and highlight the importance of democratic participation.