Articles by Tommy Kopetskie
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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students recognized in national PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition
April 6, 2026
A team of School of Communications students received an honorable mention in PRSSA’s premier national competition, applying classroom learning to a real-world client campaign.
Student filmmakers to premiere feature-length ‘Valediction’ April 8
April 3, 2026
The 7 p.m. screening in Turner Theatre marks a milestone production for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Student Television and showcases a student-led feature film years in the making.
NC News & Information Summit draws record attendance, spotlights AI’s impact on local news
April 1, 2026
The fifth annual event brought together nearly 300 attendees to discuss journalism, civic information and the growing impact of AI, and honored transparency champions committed to protecting open government and press freedom.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ senior Philip Doherty steps into NHL broadcast role
April 1, 2026
The cinema and television arts major served as a technical director for a St. Louis Blues broadcast, helping execute a live NHL broadcast in a fast-paced control room.
Jordan Young ’22 recognized for leadership on high-profile Apple projects
March 23, 2026
The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ graduate, an assistant producer at TBWA\Media Arts Lab, was honored for embodying her agency’s core values through teamwork, leadership and creative problem-solving. Through her work on prominent Apple campaigns and a team-first mindset, Young has rapidly set herself apart.
Lindsay Pieper’s new research examines history of sex testing in sport
March 23, 2026
The assistant professor of sport management's latest research, published in the International Journal of the History of Sport, explores how sport governing bodies have historically sidelined scientific expertise in determining eligibility for women’s competition.
Lorraine Ahearn presents civil rights media history talk at sit-in museum
March 13, 2026
The assistant professor of journalism helped shed new light on screen representation and North Carolina civil rights history.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ News Network wins 11 awards at national college media conference
March 10, 2026
The student-run news organization earned national recognition at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Conference in San Francisco. The honors highlight the strength of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s student journalism across print, broadcast, digital and design categories.
Spotlight on Inclusive Excellence event showcases ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Comm student and faculty initiatives
March 10, 2026
The third annual event, held March 5 in Snow Family Grand Atrium, showcased student projects and faculty research that advance inclusive storytelling and community engagement.
Meet & Greet connects students with industry leaders and engaged alumni
March 9, 2026
More than 130 students networked with employers — including a strong contingent of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ alumni — during the annual networking event in the School of Communications.