Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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Literary Journalism class engages Town of Elon mayor in civic dialogue
September 10, 2025
Led by Assistant Professor Lorraine Ahearn, a journalism class visited this week with Elon Mayor Emily Sharpe, engaging in a candid town hall conversation about leadership, politics and the challenges of local governance.
Internship Spotlight: Sarah T. Moore ’26 shapes stories at the Smithsonian
August 25, 2025
The journalism major turned a remote internship with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History into a transformative professional experience, diving into editorial projects and building connections across the institution.
Elon students attend landmark NABJ convention in Cleveland
August 21, 2025
From sitting in on ESPN’s "First Take" to engaging in hands-on workshops, five journalism majors left the August conference energized about their career paths.
Lena Gunn ’25, Alex Traugutt co-author research on women’s soccer attendance trends
August 13, 2025
The recent Elon graduate and sport management professor co-published a peer-reviewed study, analyzing attendance factors in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Elon Comm faculty attend 2025 AEJMC Conference in San Francisco
August 12, 2025
Faculty from the School of Communications engaged with peers from around the world, contributing research and insights across multiple sessions. Discussions spanned topics such as artificial intelligence, press freedoms, personal branding, and well-being in the communications industry.
Elon Early Career Institute kicks off 2025-26 cohort with summer retreat
August 4, 2025
Nearly three dozen early-career staff members gathered this summer to begin a yearlong professional development journey.
Elon Comm students utilize SURE projects to explore shifting sports landscape
July 24, 2025
As part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience poster session, held July 24 in Snow Family Grand Atrium, School of Communications students presented research on sports policy, media representation, and community issues.
Internship Spotlight: Scott Katz ’26 gains big-league experience as Phillies broadcast intern
July 21, 2025
The sport management major is spending the summer with NBCUniversal as a Phillies broadcast intern, shadowing different roles at Citizens Bank Park. The internship has given him opportunities to connect with veteran broadcasters, producers and writers, while researching how sports betting is shaping real-time storytelling in baseball.
Emerging Journalists Program empowers future storytellers
July 10, 2025
During a 12-day immersive journalism workshop at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ, 18 high school students explored reporting, storytelling, and media production while gaining firsthand experience in the communications industry.
Waverly Smith ’25 honored with School of Communications’ inaugural Community Engagement Award
June 25, 2025
The school recognized the communication design major for her years of service and leadership with local youth and civic organizations.