Alumni Spotlight

Jim Beckwith graduated with a degree in Advertising in 1992. Jim is currently self-employed and works as a freelancer in advertising sales.

Jean graduated as an Advertising major.  Jean now works for Reed Elsevier as a Content Development Manager/ Editor.

Charlie graduated in 1977 with a major in Broadcast Journalism.  He is now the Principal of Meyerson Strategy and the VP/Editorial  & Development for Rivet Radio.

Michael graduated in 2009 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  He now works at Western Kentucky University as an Assistant Athletic Director/Communications. 

Rachel graduated as a Broadcast Journalism major.  She now works for ESPN as a Content Editor!

Chelsea graduated in 2011 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  She is now a Social Media & Internal Communications Specialist for Cancer Treatment Centers of America.  

Ed graduated in 1981 as Journalism major.  He now is a Free lance Journalist for Ed Sherman Co.!

Chris Murphy graduated in 2008 with a degree in Journalism. Chris currently works as a Sports Reporter for Forum Communications.

Claire graduated in 2013 as an Agricultural Communications major.  She now works for the Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois as a Media Communications Specialist.  

Betsy graduated in 2012 as a News-Editorial Journalism major.  She now works for the Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars as a Communications Associate.  

Blaize Stewart graduated in May 2016 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Blaize is currently the Director of Product & Social Media Strategist at FAAM Agency.

Brent Trotter graduated in 2010 with a degree in Advertising. Brent is currently a Content Strategist for Clique Studios. 

Justin graduated in 1999 as a News-Editorial Journalism major and is now a Senior Editor at DNAinfo Chicago.

Mark Lindley is currently the President of MCL Communications & Consulting. 

Jayme graduated in 2007 as an Advertising major.  She is now a Development Officer at One Hope United. 

Jason graduated as an Advertising major in 2010.  He is now a broker for Milco Investments.  

Mike Dalton graduated with a degree in Journalism in 2012. Mike is currently a Creative Account Executive for Teads TV.

Suzanne Bates graduated in 1977 with a degree in Journalism. Suzanne is currently CEO & President of Bates Communications.

Bryan graduated as an Advertising major in 1977.  He is now the Owner and Principal of Bryan Brown Communications LLC.

Drew graduated 2003 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  He is now a Voice Actor for Drew Patterson Productions.

Bryce graduated in 2012 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  He is now a Producer at NBC Chicago!

Emily Siner graduted in 2013 with a major in News-Editorial Journalism.  She now is an Editorial Assistant at NPR.

Max graduated with a degree in Advertising in May 2015. Max is currently a Digital Strategist for VSA Partners. 

Sandra graduated in 2012 as a News-Editorial Journalism major.  She is now a Radio Show Host and Producer for Progress Center for Independent Living.  

Kyle graduated in 2011 as an Advertising major.  He now works for Starcom as a Deliver Associate.

Kate graduated as a Print Journalism major in 2006.  She now works for XA PR as a Public Relations Account Director. 

Amanda graduated in May of 2001 with a major in News-Editorial Journalism.  She is now a Journalism Instructor at Eastern Illinois University and a Media Content Coordinator and PhD student at Indiana State University. 

Jason graduated in May of 2006 as a News-Editorial Journalism major.  He is now a News Editor at Belleville News-Democrat!

Erin graduated in 2008 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  She now works at CNN as a writer.

Kelly graduated as an Advertising major in 2011.  She now works for Townsquare Media as an Account Manager.  

Gina graduated in 2012 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  She now works at The Executives' Club of Chicago as a Marketing and Communications Manager.  

Joe Coughlin graduated in 2005 with a degree in Journalism. Joe is currently a Publisher at 22nd Century Media. 

Adam graduated in 2011 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  He now works for the NFL as a Video Producer/Editor!

John graduated in 2015 as an Advertising major.  He is now an Assistant, Business Developement at Premier Partnerships!

Jackie graduated as a Broadcast Journalism major in 2007.  She now works at WOFL FOX35 as a Reporter.

Elizabeth Austin graduated in 1980 as a Journalism and Psychology major. She is now the Principal of Elizabeth Austin Strategic Communications. 

Lindsay graduated in 2009 as an Advertising major. She is now the founder/CEO of Working Girl Inc. and the Public Relations Director of at Neiman Marcus!

Kelly graduated in 1990 as an Advertising major and is now the President/Founder of WorldFinds Fair Trade.

Stuart Lieberman graduated in 2010 with a degree in News Editorial Journalism and Political Science. He now works at New York Road Runners as the Manager of Media and Public Relations. 

Ted graduated with a Masters of Science in Journalism in 1999. He now works for CNBC as the Senior Editor of Markets and Finance. 

Renee graduated as a News-Editorial Journalism major in 2011.  She is now working for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago as a Public Relations Coordiator.  

Becca DeSalle graduated in 2011 with a degree in Advertising. Becca is currently an Associate Media Director for Cramer Krasselt. 

Keri Carpenter graduated in 2009 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Keri is currently a Producer for America's Next Top Model.

Laura graduated in 2009 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  She is now a Manager of Membership Services at the McLean County Chamber of Commerce!

Spencer Turkin graduated in 2012 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Spencer is currently a Sports Announcer and Writer for NC A&T, Savannah State, News & Record.

Lindsay Abeles McFarlane graduated in 2009 with a degree in Advertising. Lindsay is the Founder/CEO and Public Relations Director of Working Girl Inc.

Krist Green graduated in 2007 with a degree in Advertising. Kristy is currently a Business Director at Astro Studios.

Jonathan Schultz graduated with a degree in Advertising in May 2014. Jonathan is currently a Strategy Director at Havas Chicago.

Melissa graduated as a News-Editorial Journalism major in 2011.  She is now a Reporter for the Daily Herald.

Kendall Hidalgo graduated as an Advertising major in 2009.  She now works at Starcom Mediavest Group as an Associate Media Director.