Shannon Teicher, BJ ’01

Shannon Teicher, BJ ’01, is one of 30 attorneys to be named to the “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars” list by Thomson Reuters. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor. The annual selections are made using a multiphase process that includes a statewide … Continued

Kirk M. Dodge, BJ ’56, died Feb. 20 in Des Peres, Mo.

David Clarkson, BJ ’72

David Clarkson, BJ ’72, will retire at the end of February 2015 after 28 years of federal service at the USDA offices in Brookfield and Chillicothe, Missouri.

Elise Hu, BJ ’03

Elise Hu, BJ ’03, was named NPR international correspondent and is set to open the network’s first Seoul, South Korea, bureau. Hu be responsible for covering both Koreas and Japan, as well as traveling for stories across the East Asia region.

David Marcou, BJ ’84

David Marcou, BJ ’84, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, recently published a book of poems, “Evolving Happiness,” and the third edition of “American Eyes.”

Marilyn Miller Skylar, BJ ’48

Marilyn Miller Skylar, BJ ’48, has written “Tales From A Mad Man’s Wife,” a memoir about the career of David Skylar, BJ ’49, the first student reporter to receive an expense account from the University. He went from a 20-year stint in advertising and public relations to a demanding role as publisher of 17 newspapers … Continued

Ellen Jaffe Jones, BJ ’76

Ellen Jaffe Jones, BJ ’76, was named the 2014 “PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50” for her work in animal rights and trying to improve human and global health. She earned six Gold Medals in the 2014 Florida State Senior Games, ranking first in her age group in every event she qualified for at the local … Continued