Seoyeon Hong, PhD ’14

Seoyeon Hong, PhD ’14, is the recipient of the Wilma and Roswell Messing Jr. Faculty Award at Webster University. Hong is an assistant professor of communications and journalism at the school’s St. Louis campus and will receive $5,000.

Jamie Hergenrader

For Jamie Hergenrader, BJ ’14, attending a journalism school to study magazine journalism was a no-brainer; it was all about finding the perfect one. After searching far and wide for the top school, Jamie discovered the Missouri School of Journalism, and she never looked back. What was the most rewarding experience you had as a … Continued

Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

During her childhood, Marissanne Lewis-Thompson, BJ ’15, watched documentaries and knew she wanted to tell others’ stories on multi-platforms. This passion led her to the Missouri School of Journalism, where she studied convergence journalism and learned how to tell stories from all viewpoints. Today, Lewis-Thompson is an afternoon newscaster and general assignment reporter at St. … Continued

Mark Bergin

Mark Bergin, BJ ’15, thinks of himself as a Swiss Army Knife, a man with all of the tools to get the job done in a busy television newsroom. He credits much of his success and career path to the hands-on experience he received at KOMU-TV during his studies at the Missouri School of Journalism. … Continued

Reggie Wilson

It was a passion for news production and sports that inspired Reggie Wilson, BJ ’12, to pursue a career in journalism.

Colleen Barry, BJ ’15

Colleen Barry, BJ ’15, is a marketing and business development associate at Tarlton Corp. in St. Louis. She supports the general contracting and construction management firm’s efforts in communicating its success stories and helps pursue new business opportunities.

Hannah Battah, BJ ’15

Hannah Battah, BJ ’15, is a reporter and anchor at Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned KBAK/KBFX-TV in Bakersfield, California.