Archives: Class Notes
Tracey Parker Schneider, BJ ’94
Tracey Parker Schneider earned an M.A. in English at Missouri State University in 2002 and a Ph.D. in English at the University of Arkansas in 2008. Her research and teaching interest is British literature, which she teaches as a senior lecturer at Auburn University. She also teaches technical and business writing.
Robert Kelly, BJ ’72
Having accepted a buyout in 2015 after 43 years as a reporter with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Robert Kelly is semi-retired and working part-time as a correspondent for the St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune, a weekly newspaper serving labor unions in Missouri and Southern Illinois. This is also possibly the longest sentence he has ever … Continued
Rick Ramseyer, MA ’85
Rick Ramseyer is a freelance writer. His first book, “Girl Without a Country: The Untold Story of a Landmark Fight for U.S. Citizenship,” will be published in August by Purdue University Press. The book tells the story of Rick’s grandmother, Martha Graber Landes, a Mennonite, registered nurse and conscientious objector who was twice denied citizenship … Continued
Amy Kluber, BJ ’11, MA ’13
Hello, I’m a Missouri School of Journalism alumna and currently serve as editor-in-chief at GovCIO Media & Research, a publication covering federal government technology. I wanted to share a potential alumni story: I’ve been nominated for “Best Government Technology Journalist” in this year’s Echo Awards in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Additionally, senior staff writer … Continued
Amy Fiscus, ’03
Amy Fiscus is now the deputy Europe editor at The New York Times. Read the press release here
Bridget Goodwin, BJ ’16
Bridget Goodwin, BJ ’16, has been promoted to Managing Director at FGS Global, a leading strategic advisory and communications consultancy in New York, formed in 2021 by merging Finsbury Glover Hering and Sard Verbinnen & Co.
Claudia Fernandes, MA ’93
For Claudia Fernandes, communication has never been confined by geography. It has been the connecting thread across cultures, industries, and transformation throughout her career. After earning her Master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Claudia built an international career spanning Brazil and Chile, working with global advertising networks and multinational brands. These cross-border experiences shaped her … Continued
Shraddha M. Sankhe, MA ’14
Shraddha M. Sankhe, MA Journalism ’14, has joined BMO Financial Group as Senior Manager, Data Insights and Communications in Toronto, Canada. In her new role, she leads communications strategy and data insights for Engineering Platforms and Reliability Engineering within BMO’s Technology and Operations division. She previously served as Manager at TD Bank, where she supported … Continued
Brian Connolly, MA ’03
Brian Connolly (MA ’03) has been named Chief Innovation Officer at the National Trust for Local News, where he is developing sustainable new models for community journalism. Brian joins the Trust after a 20-year career at The Buffalo News, where he rose from copy desk intern to Vice President and Publisher of the community newspaper … Continued
Gary Neil Schmedding
Gary Neil Schmedding, BJ ’60, passed away on Dec. 2, 2025, at age 87. A proud graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Gary enjoyed a distinguished 40-year career in broadcasting, ultimately serving as president of the Lee Broadcast Group. He remained connected to the university throughout his life and served for several … Continued