Archives: Class Notes
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
Justin Kollar, BJ ’18
Justin Kollar (BJ ’18) is an anchor and reporter for WCSC Live 5 News in Charleston, South Carolina. This year, he received multiple honors from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC), including First Place in the Social Reform category for his reporting on hate crime legislation in the South Carolina State House, and Second Place awards for Breaking News … Continued
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.