Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Elon Drone Day helps pilots, educators and community members elevate their knowledge level
November 15, 2021
To address the ever-increasing popularity of commercial and recreational drone use, as well as examine related safety rules and regulations, the School of Communications hosted the inaugural Elon Drone Day, attracting nearly 110 attendees to campus on Nov. 8.
Pulitzer Center grantee Jane Ferguson to visit Elon, host lecture on Thursday
November 15, 2021
Jane Ferguson, an award-winning foreign correspondent, will visit campus to share her experiences living in the Middle East and reporting from the Arab world, Africa and South Asia.
Maity Interiano ’07 honored with Outstanding Alumni Award at Turning 21 Dinner Celebration
November 8, 2021
The Emmy Award-winning journalist and on-air talent at Univision Network was celebrated on Nov. 6 for her professional success and continued commitment to her alma mater during the School of Communications’ Homecoming festivities.
Elon team recognized as a top contender at sport marketing competition
November 6, 2021
Kylee Hebert ’22, Taylor Schmitt ’23, Hunter Small ’23 and Jordan Ziegler ’22 continue Elon’s string of stellar performances in the Sport Marketing Association Conference’s case study bowl.
Cara Lucia publishes article on inclusive excellence in collegiate recreation
November 3, 2021
The chair of the Sport Management Department addresses how NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation is expanding its knowledge and understanding about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as antiracism.
Mark Cryan hosts sport management alumnus to discuss sport gambling
October 14, 2021
Kevin Cunningham ’19, who works for Kambi, a sportsbook software supplier, visited with several groups during a campus visit.
Golf footage shot by Elon students aired by ESPN and other media outlets
October 13, 2021
While documenting the collegiate golf debut of two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith, Jared Bunder ’22, a cinema and television arts major, captured video that caught the attention of media outlets across the country.
WEEE hosts a career enrichment retreat to uplift women professionally
October 1, 2021
The EmployHER retreat on Sept. 24 brought together current students interning in the Elon in Los Angeles program and LA-based alumnae for lively discussions and workshops designed to uplift women professionals.
Assistant Professor Israel Balderas joins SPJ Board of Directors
October 1, 2021
The assistant professor of journalism steps into a one-year appointment on the Society of Professional Journalists National Board and Legal Defense Fund.
Mark Cryan addresses cuts to minor league baseball in Harper’s Magazine article
October 1, 2021
The assistant professor of sport management and former minor league general manager discusses the demise of the Rookie-level Appalachian League as one-quarter of minor league teams face extinction.