Alumni Spotlight

Barb Markoff-Eggener graduated in 1994 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Barb is currently an Investigative Producer for ABC 7 Chicago!

Robin graduated in 1990 as a Broadcast Journalism major.  She is now a Morning News Anchor for WGN-TV!

Jenny Horne graduated in 2016 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Jenny is currently a Writer/Producer for Broadcast Management Group

Kimberly Beals graduated in 2008 with a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism. Kimberly is currently the PR Lead, North Central Region for Gensler.

Lexi Georgiadis graduated in 2013 with a degree in Journalism. Lexi is currently the Vice President of Special Projects for Goldin Solutions.

Jeremy Werner graduated in May 2009 with a degree in Journalism. Jeremy is currently a Publisher at IlliniInquirer.com and a Radio Host at ESPN Radio 93.5.

Elise King graduated in 2013 with a News-Editorial Journalism major.  She now is a Digital Marketing Coordinator at KONE Inc.

Diana graduted in 1988 as an Advertising major.  Her psoition is now Director, Sponsorship Solutions at WGN-TV.

Ted Land graduated in 2007 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Ted is currently a Multimedia Journalist for KING 5 News.

Robyn graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2015. Robyn is currently an Associate Operator at ESPN.

Abby graduated in 2004 with a major in Broadcast Journalism.  She now works for Caterpillar Inc. as a Communications Consultant. 

Katerina Pappas Graduated in 2016 with a degree in Advertising. Katerina is currently an account executive at FCB Chicago!

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

Michelle Lenzen graduated in 2012 with a degree in Advertising. Michelle is the Founder of Humans at Heart.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.  

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

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. 

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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