Vicki Friedman, MA ’90

Vicki Friedman, MA ’90, a freelance writer and author of the blog LadySwish, is the winner of the 2013 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s Mel Greenberg Media Award. Named after Mel Greenberg, the Philadelphia Inquirer sportswriter who founded the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll, the award is presented annually to a member of the … Continued

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

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.

Brian Storm, MA ’97

The National Press Photographers Associated named Brian Storm, MA ’97, the founder and executive producer of MediaStorm, the recipient of the Clifton C. Edom Award, which recognizes an individual in the tradition of Cliff Edom to inspire and motivate members of the photojournalism community to reach new heights.

Lynn Weddle Judkins, BJ ’93

Lynn Weddle Judkins, BJ ’93, is the membership chairman for the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel. A seasoned trial attorney, Judkins handles primarily business and construction-related disputes of all sizes in Missouri and Kansas.

Jane B. Singer

More than a decade before the first Web browser emerged from research and development, Jane B. Singer, PhD ’96, was working as a digital journalist. As one of the original editorial staff members of a pilot “videotex” project way back in 1982, Singer planned, created and updated news and feature stories for CBS Venture One. … Continued

Georgina (Karas) Flores, BJ ’99

Georgina (Karas) Flores, BJ ’99, BA ’99, was recently inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Achievement. This recognizes leading young advertising professionals age 40 and under who are making a significant impact in the marketing industry through their leadership, career achievements and personal qualities that motivate others to excel. Flores is the director … Continued

Colleen Cusumano, BJ ’07

Four J-School alumni staff the public relations department at Columbia College in Columbia, Mo. From left: Michael Kateman, MA ’91; Whitney Dreier, MA ’10; Colleen Cusumano, BJ ’07; and Brandi Herrman, MA ’08.

Gordon Young, MA ’90

Gordon Young, MA ’90, is a San Francisco-based freelance journalist and a senior lecturer in the communication department at Santa Clara University. He is the author of “Teardown: Memoir of a Vanishing City,” which chronicles his attempts to buy a house in the most dangerous city in America. It will be published by the University … Continued