Paul Welsh, BJ ’68, has published a book, “The St. Bernard Principle: Why Specialists Are the Alpha Dogs in Business,” available through Amazon as well as independent booksellers.

Ellen Jaffe Jones, BJ ’76, is a personal trainer, coach, cooking instructor and author of “Eat Vegan on $4 a Day: A Game Plan for the Budget Conscious Cook.” She also is a two-time Emmy-winning television investigative reporter, a Smith Barney financial consultant and breast cancer activist.

Art Trujillo, MA ’79, writes: “I was one of the few to earn an MA by never setting foot on campus during the regular academic year. All my coursework was taken during the summers. After getting the degree, I taught journalism classes at a small state university, New Mexico Highlands University, for another 20 years. … Continued

Lauren Yarger, BJ ’80, is a reviewer for Publishers Weekly. She also is a member of the National Book Critics Circle.

Tamra Wilson, BJ ’76, is the public information officer for the Catawba County Library System in Newton, N.C.

Marcus Graham Project co-founder Lincoln Stephens, BJ ’03, is the 2011 winner of the ADCOLOR Change Agent Award for his commitment to mentorship, young adult leadership development and increasing diversity in the advertising industry. Honorees for awards are champions who are spurring diversity within their organization. Others who will be honored at the fall banquet … Continued

Larry Moore, MA ’68, was honored by readers of Kansas City Magazine as Best Kansas City News Anchor for 2011. 243,000 ballots were cast. The honor was presented at a gala on August 18. Moore is primary news anchor and editor of the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. weeknight news on KMBC-TV in Kansas City.

Paula Melvin, BJ ’72, MA ’78, is working at Ft. Detrick, Md., in a U.S. Department of Defense contract position as a technical writer/editor/management and logistics analyst. She is also the proud mother of four wonderful children and seven perfect – never naughty – grandchildren.

Boyce Thompson, MA ’80, was named to the Min magazine Hall of Fame. Min is a publication for the magazine industry. In addition to editing Builder magazine for 15 years and winning lots of awards, Thompson created a half dozen publications and acquired another six. He is the editorial director of several groups of magazines … Continued

Rachel Ebeling, BJ ’92, is the co-founder of The Angel Band Project, a nonprofit that promotes hope and healing through music for those affected by sexual violence.