Archives: Class Notes
Alyssa Augustyn, BJ ’15
While I attended the Missouri School of Journalism with the intention of becoming an MMJ for TV, I have just entered my 10 year anniversary (!) of working in Public Relations for the financial services industry. In my current role, I oversee two of the global financial market’s most revered and iconic benchmarks – the … Continued
Greg Tepper, BJ ’08
Greg Tepper was recently promoted to Editor-In-Chief of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the Southwest’s leading football source colloquially known as “the Bible of Texas football.” He becomes just the second editor-in-chief in the publication’s 65-year history, succeeding the late eponymous Dave Campbell.
Mike Bauer, BJ ’15
Mike Bauer (BJ ’15) was recently hired as a social media strategist for the St. Louis Cardinals. In his new role, Mike oversees the team’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram profiles, provides game coverage from the accounts, works closely with the public relations team to provide updates on roster moves and player transactions, and collaborates on … Continued
Diana Dawson, BJ ’80
Diana Dawson was awarded the Moody College Teaching Excellence Award for 2022 at the University of Texas. Dawson began teaching news writing, reporting and feature writing after two decades as an award-winning newspaper journalist. The teaching award is based on nominations and letters of recommendation from Dawson’s students over the last 20 years.
Judy Anderson Stiles, BJ ’80
Judy Anderson Stiles was inducted into the Regional Media Hall of Fame in Joplin in November 2024. She worked at KGCS-TV for more than 34 years, retiring in 2020 as General Manager.
William Erik Hall, MA ’16
As a proud alumnus of the Missouri School of Journalism, I’m thrilled to share that I, Erik Hall, now serving as Managing Editor of The Telegraph in Alton, Illinois, led our newsroom to win a prestigious 2024 EPPY Award from Editor & Publisher magazine. This recognition highlights the best in digital journalism across the nation, … Continued
Judy Anderson Stiles, BJ ’80
Judy Anderson Stiles was inducted into the Regional Media Hall of Fame in Joplin in November 2024. She worked at KGCS-TV for more than 34 years, retiring in 2020 as General Manager.
Erin Quinn-Kong
Erin Quinn-Kong, managing editor of Texas Highways magazine in Austin, TX, is thrilled to share that her debut novel comes out Oct. 8. HATE FOLLOW, published by William Morrow Books, a HarperCollins imprint, is about an influencer who is sued by her teen daughter for invasion of privacy.
Jesse Oscar “Jay” Anthony III, MA ’85
Jesse Oscar “Jay” Anthony III died on March 3, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1945. Obit can be located on the National Cremation Society website. Or contact Kathleen Anthony for more info.
Barbara F. Luebke, Ph.D. ’81
Barbara F. Luebke, Journalism School faculty member 1974-77 and 1980-84 and (her research suggests) just the seventh woman to earn a Ph.D. in journalism from Mizzou, has published “My Life With Words/A baby boomer journalist chronicles her journey to professional success and personal peace.” It includes numerous chapters centered on her time as a Missourian … Continued