Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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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.
ElonComm earns second nod on PRNEWS Education A-List
November 18, 2022
Elon is one of 50 universities included in the 2023 PRNEWS Education A-List, highlighting the top U.S. institutions for career advancement in public relations and marketing communications.
WINS Forum addresses the importance of continued progress and authenticity
November 16, 2022
The third annual event returned Nov. 11 with an in-person panel discussion featuring three prominent female executives in leadership roles with the Atlanta Hawks, Fanatics and the North Carolina Courage.
Pulitzer Center grantee Cara Anna visits communications classes
November 15, 2022
The Associated Press correspondent visited campus as part of Elon’s partnership in the Pulitzer Center’s ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Consortium, speaking with nine classes and dozens of students.
Amanda Sturgill and Randy Piland head to Bangladesh for ICPC World Finals
November 14, 2022
The School of Communications faculty members and Elon alumna Bettina Johnson '06, G ’11 provided news coverage for the prestigious international programming competition held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
ElonComm attends national high school journalism conference in St. Louis
November 14, 2022
Colin Donohue, Kelly Furnas and Megan Curling ’23 presented educational sessions while the School of Communications also ran a sponsorship table at the annual convention that welcomed approximately 3,200 attendees.
Israel Balderas elected SPJ’s secretary-treasurer
November 9, 2022
The assistant professor of journalism begins a one-year appointment overseeing the financial well-being of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Patrick Rees ’05 receives ElonComm’s Outstanding Alumnus Award
November 4, 2022
The senior vice president of communications for Madison Square Garden Sports was recognized Nov. 4 during the School of Communications’ Homecoming festivities.