Jody Sowell, MA ’98

Jody Sowell, MA ’98, has been named as director of exhibitions and research at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis. In his new role, Sowell oversees the Museum’s exhibitions and research department, including the design, research, curation, production, and maintenance of physical exhibitions, online initiatives, and other activities of the curatorial staff. He is … Continued

Robert P. Clark, MA ’48

Robert P. Clark, MA ’48, a former president of American Society of News Editors, died on Feb. 28, 2013, in Hudson, Ohio. His career in the newspaper industry spanned 38 years, 30 of which were spent at papers in Louisville, Ky. He was named Editor of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association in … Continued

Valerie Mosley, MA ’10

Valerie Mosley, MA ’10, and other staff members of the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader staff were recognized with a prestigious award by Gannett, the parent company of the News-Leader, USA Today and many other newspapers and media organizations across the country. They received the Greater Good award, which annually recognizes one news organization’s outstanding dedication to … Continued

Robert L. Breeden, MA ’52

Robert L. Breeden, MA ’52, died March 15 at his home in McLean, Va. He was a top officer with the National Geographic Society, and in addition to helping launch the books on the White House, he was largely responsible for such magazines as National Geographic Traveler.

Jennifer M. Ballard, BJ ’10

Jennifer M. Ballard, BJ ’10, is a reporter for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, where she has worked since November 2012. Prior to that, Ballard worked at The Sentinel-Record in Hot Springs, Ark.

Jeff Sonderman, BJ ’04

Jeff Sonderman, BJ ’04, has joined The American Press Institute in Arlington, Va., as deputy director. Sonderman was most recently the digital media fellow at The Poynter Institute. He previously worked as the managing editor of TBD.com, a digital news operation in Washington, D.C. As deputy director, Sonderman will explore how digital technology can be … Continued

Brett Austin, BJ ’93

Brett Austin, BJ ’93, is the coordinating producer of College Sports/GameDay at ESPN. He oversees all college football and basketball shows for the network.

John Mark Eberhart, BJ ’83

John Mark Eberhart, BJ ’83, died on March 19 after a fight with cancer. During his career, Eberhart served as the reader’s advisory coordinator for the Johnson County Library in Overland Park, Kan. He was a former book review editor for The Kansas City Star, poet and regular “Book Doctor” on KCUR-FM in Kansas City.