Archives: Class Notes
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
Erica Jorgensen, MA ’13
Erica Jorgensen has written a bestselling book for content designers, content strategists, and anyone who works with words for websites and apps: Strategic Content Design: Tools and Research Techniques for Better UX (Rosenfeld Media, 2013). She has supported the book by keynoting and presenting workshops at conferences including Web Directions Sydney and User Experience Lisbon.
Ashley Lande, BJ ’06
Ashley’s first book, a memoir entitled “The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever: Transcendence, Psychedelics and Jesus Christ”, will be published by Lexham Press in October 9th.
Jennifer Herner, BJ ’87
Jenny Herner, BJ 1987, was named Head of Ethics & Compliance for Anheuser-Busch.
Amy Fiscus, BJ ’03
Amy Fiscus is the deputy national editor at The Washington Post, overseeing a team of more than 120 journalists covering politics, national news and more.
Christopher Hemeyer, BJ ’99
Chris has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletics Director, External Affairs at Campbell University where he is also the play-by-play voice of the Fighting Camels.