Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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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 鈥淧risoners of Plenty鈥 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 鈥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.
From Elon to D.C.: Alumni share insights from NBC News, NatGeo and The Post
November 7, 2025
While attending MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., a group of Elon journalism students joined alumni for an evening of professional networking and mentorship.
Elon Drone Day takes flight with record attendance
November 5, 2025
The Oct. 31 program offered attendees hands-on demonstrations and discussions on how drones are reshaping industries from agriculture to public safety. New features this year included a lively drone soccer showcase by Asheboro City Schools and expanded sessions on AI applications, weather data, and flight authorization technology.
Vanessa Bravo contributes to global journalism study spanning 75 countries
October 28, 2025
The assistant dean in the School of Communications co-authored two chapters for the Worlds of Journalism Study 3, examining journalists鈥 employment conditions and the state of journalism in Costa Rica.
Vanessa Bravo delivers public diplomacy keynote at AMEI鈥檚 annual congress in Mexico
October 23, 2025
During the annual conference, which drew 700 scholars and 1,400 students, the assistant dean in the School of Communications discussed the growing challenges facing public diplomacy professionals today.
Elon News Network earns national recognition with two Pacemaker Awards at MediaFest25
October 21, 2025
At the nation鈥檚 largest college media convention, held this fall in Washington, D.C., Elon journalism students earned multiple honors recognizing their reporting and creative work.
Journalist Andy Pierrotti to discuss disinformation, vaccines and tragedy in Samoa during Oct. 22 lecture
October 21, 2025
The investigative reporter will visit the School of Communications to discuss his Pulitzer Center鈥搒upported series examining how vaccine misinformation fueled a devastating measles outbreak that claimed dozens of young lives.
Central Carolina J-Day draws 100-plus high school students to campus
October 20, 2025
The annual journalism workshop, hosted by the School of Communications in partnership with the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association and The News & Observer, welcomed students and advisers for a day of sessions led by media professionals and educators.