Decade: 2000-09
Daxton “Chip” Stewart, PhD ’09
Daxton “Chip” Stewart, PhD ’09, had his first book, “Social Media and the Law: A Guidebook for Communication Students and Professionals,” published by Routledge in December. Stewart edited the book, which features chapters by 11 authors, including one of his own on developing social media policies and guidelines for journalism organizations. In 2012, he was … 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.
Karen L. Miller, MA ’07
Karen L. Miller, MA ’07, business editor and assistant news editor at the Reading (Pa.) Eagle, is also now an adjunct professor of communications at Alvernia University, also in Reading. She earned her master’s online from Missouri while working as a mid-career professional. Miller teaches writing for the media, intercultural communications and public relations.
Jason Rosenbaum, BJ ’06
Jason Rosenbaum, BJ ’06, is a staff writer at the St. Louis Beacon. He married Lauren Todd, MLS ’11, in March 2012 in St. Louis.
Marlene Neill, MA ’07
Marlene Neill, MA ’07, completed her doctoral degree in advertising at the University of Texas at Austin on Aug. 13, 2012. She is a full-time lecturer at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Dugan Arnett, BJ ’06
Dugan Arnett, BJ ’06, a reporter for the Kansas City Star, is one of five outstanding young journalists to receive an Award of Merit from the Missouri Press Association. Winners of the award have demonstrated excellence in the field of journalism and maintained the quality, ethics and standards of The Journalist’s Creed, written by Walter … Continued
Emily Younker, MA ’09
Emily Younker, MA ’09, is one of two journalists selected to receive the Missouri Outstanding Young Journalist award from the Missouri Press Association. She is a reporter for The Joplin (Mo.) Globe. Winners of the award have demonstrated excellence in the field of journalism and maintained the quality, ethics and standards of The Journalist’s Creed, … Continued
Kelly Peery, BJ ’07
Kelly Peery, BJ ’07, has joined the University of Missouri System as a marketing communications specialist in the department of research and economic development.
Sarah Ashworth, BJ ’04
Sarah Ashworth, BJ ’04, is the news director of New Hampshire Public Radio, effective May 7, 2012. Most recently she directed and produced Morning Edition for Minnesota Public Radio. Prior to working at MPR, she was a producer for The Diane Rehm Show.
Justin Heckert, BJ ’02
Justin Heckert, BJ ’02, was named “Writer of the Year” during the 27th Annual National City and Regional Magazine Awards competition. He is a freelance writer based in Indianapolis. Heckert has written for Atlanta magazine, ESPN the Magazine, Esquire and Men’s Journal. This is the second time he has won the award. [See Related]