Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Alex Luchsinger’s documentary wins Audience Choice Award
February 24, 2026
The associate professor of journalism’s new film resonated with audiences at the Beaufort International Film Festival, capturing the emotional weight of U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Ashley Christman’s battle with stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer and her determination to continue serving while living fully with her wife and young son.
Elon students, faculty earn 13 honors in BEA Festival of Media Arts
February 23, 2026
Bryan Baker and Alex Luchsinger received national recognition for creative projects spanning social media, promotional video and documentary film.
Alan Buck G’13 named School of Communications director of development
February 17, 2026
A graduate of the M.A. in Interactive Media program, Buck returns to the School of Communications to guide development efforts that advance student opportunities, academic priorities and alumni engagement.
Anthony Bamford ’25 to lead Elon Sports Vision
February 12, 2026
The Elon alumnus has been named coordinating producer for Elon Sports Vision, where he will oversee student crews and strengthen mentorship and professional development within the program.
Shannon Zenner authors chapter in new journalism and media textbook
February 5, 2026
The assistant professor of communication design contributed a chapter to a newly released textbook that aims to prepare the next generation of journalism, media and advertising educators.
CBS Sports analyst Seth Davis to headline Feb. 25 symposium
February 4, 2026
Hosted by the Department of Sport Management, the annual Sport Management Symposium – held in Turner Theatre – will bring together students and industry leaders for an in-depth look at how broadcast, streaming and technology are reshaping live sports.
Betsy Schlehuber ’25 earns Hearst Journalism Award for autism feature
January 21, 2026
The Elon graduate has been recognized nationally for her deeply reported multimedia feature, “The Autistic Experience at Elon University,” which centers the voices of autistic and neurodiverse students.
Greensboro Day School students dive into journalism at Elon
January 14, 2026
Ten students from the private school in Guilford County spent a week at Elon’s School of Communications, gaining hands-on experience with reporting, storytelling and ethical decision-making inside a working newsroom.
Six hours offshore: How Lilly Molina ’27 reported on hammerhead sharks from the middle of the Pacific
January 7, 2026
Through a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship, the Elon junior traveled to Costa Rica to investigate illegal hammerhead shark fishing and the enforcement gaps threatening the endangered species.
Vanessa Bravo publishes book chapter examining migration, public diplomacy
December 29, 2025
The assistant dean in the School of Communications explores how migration through Mexico has become a flashpoint for public diplomacy and political tension.