Reynolds School of Journalism Alumni & Donor News Feed/nevada-todayNews about Reynolds School of Journalism alumni and donors/nevada-today/news/2018/ackerman-prssa-certification-/nevada-today/news/2018/ackerman-prssa-certification-Two Reynolds School graduates earn Certification in Principles of Public RelationsAckerman and Boorman become third and fourth alumni to earn the distinction2018-12-04T16:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2018/how-to-freelance/nevada-today/news/2018/how-to-freelanceReynolds School alumni give tips to become a successful freelancer These RSJ alums help you make that side-hustle actually work. 2018-05-02T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/benjamin-engel-cppr/nevada-today/news/2021/benjamin-engel-cpprJournalism alumnus earns Certificate in Principles of Public RelationsThirteen University of Nevada, Reno students have achieved the public relations distinction2021-10-25T16:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/nevada-neon-signs/nevada-today/news/2021/nevada-neon-signsIlluminating Nevada’s history with virtual realityJournalism alumna gives classic Nevada neon signs a new life2021-11-09T17:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/liv-moore-forbes-30-under-30/nevada-today/news/2021/liv-moore-forbes-30-under-30Journalism alumna recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30Liv Moore joins the prestigious list for her work in documentaries and music strategy2021-12-02T22:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/lukas-eggen-game-awards-future-class/nevada-today/news/2021/lukas-eggen-game-awards-future-classJournalism alumnus recognized in The Game Awards Future ClassLukas Eggen shares what made his gaming podcast level up2021-12-07T16:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/the-grand-salmon-project-brooke-hess/nevada-today/news/2022/the-grand-salmon-project-brooke-hessJournalism alumna’s thousand-mile journey to save the salmonBrooke Hess is combining her love of science and writing for The Grand Salmon Project2022-04-21T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/guy-clifton-distinguished-nevadan/nevada-today/news/2022/guy-clifton-distinguished-nevadanLong-time journalist and history buff honored as a Distinguished NevadanGuy Clifton to be recognized by President Sandoval during Spring Commencement2022-05-12T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/madeline-potts-disney/nevada-today/news/2022/madeline-potts-disneyJournalism alumna follows her passion to work for DisneyMadeline Potts stayed persistent and overcame rejection to land her dream job2022-06-01T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/kunr-announces-new-general-manager/nevada-today/news/2022/kunr-announces-new-general-managerKUNR announces new general managerReynolds School alumnus Brian Duggan will bring his extensive media experience to the role this August 2022-06-24T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/taylor-johnson-bloomberg-intern/nevada-today/news/2022/taylor-johnson-bloomberg-internJournalism alumna shining the light of truth through reportingTaylor Johnson is working as a summer equality intern at Bloomberg2022-07-13T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/journalism-alumna-earns-cppr/nevada-today/news/2022/journalism-alumna-earns-cpprJournalism alumna Annie Wagner earns Certificate in Principles of Public RelationsFourteen University of Nevada, Reno students have achieved the public relations distinction2022-08-17T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/kelsey-fitzgerald-joins-rsj/nevada-today/news/2022/kelsey-fitzgerald-joins-rsjKelsey Fitzgerald joins the Reynolds School as a professor of science communicationFitzgerald will instruct on science journalism and coordinate the Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science2022-08-30T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/journalism-alumna-president-of-hba-dc/nevada-today/news/2022/journalism-alumna-president-of-hba-dcThe heart work and hard work of a career in social justiceJournalism alumna Maritza Perez elected president of the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia2022-09-28T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/journalism-alum-cppr/nevada-today/news/2022/journalism-alum-cpprJournalism alumna earns coveted Certificate in the Principles of Public RelationsSonju is the fifteenth University of Nevada, Reno graduate to achieve the distinction2022-12-28T17:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/noelle-crooks-novel/nevada-today/news/2023/noelle-crooks-novelJournalism alumna publishes debut novelNoelle Crooks’ (’17) book “Under the Influence” was released this week2023-08-09T18:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/journalism-alumni-earn-cppr/nevada-today/news/2023/journalism-alumni-earn-cpprJournalism alumni awarded desired Certification in the Principles of Public RelationsCarlson and Gonzalez-Aguirre are the two newest graduates to obtain the achievement2023-10-18T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/olive-giner-cppr/nevada-today/news/2023/olive-giner-cpprJournalism alumn earns distinguished certification in public relationsGiner is the newest University of Nevada, Reno graduate to acquire the certificate2023-12-07T19:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/journalism-spring-24-semester-in-review/nevada-today/news/2024/journalism-spring-24-semester-in-reviewReynolds School of Journalism looks back at the spring 2024 semesterDean Yun recaps the highlights of the semester in the semester in review video2024-05-23T18:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/katie-hutchings/nevada-today/news/2022/katie-hutchingsHow innovative thinking led to a dream job in the film industryJournalism alumna Katie Hutchings' journey to VP of marketing for Skydance Media 2022-02-23T16:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-maritza-perez-profile/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-maritza-perez-profileTeacher, lawyer, advocate: Reynolds School alum helps underrepresented communities Maritza Perez, spring 2019 commencement speaker, works as a senior policy analyst advocating for criminal justice reform and civil rights2019-06-19T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/working-on-oscar-and-emmy-award-campaigns-at-netflix/nevada-today/news/2018/working-on-oscar-and-emmy-award-campaigns-at-netflixWorking on Oscar and Emmy award campaigns at NetflixReynolds School alum Liv Moore works with the Netflix Awards team.2018-09-13T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/rsj-alum-tech-industries-/nevada-today/news/2018/rsj-alum-tech-industries-Think about tech: Reynolds School alumna reminds journalism grads to look for careers in technology industriesRSJ students aren't limited to news organizations or public relations agencies. 2018-06-13T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/karen-tshimanga-rsj/nevada-today/news/2019/karen-tshimanga-rsjDigital marketing in New York CityReynolds School alumna finds love for project management of national brands2019-07-31T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/misha-ray-alumni-profile/nevada-today/news/2019/misha-ray-alumni-profileA desire to support the community leads to a career change Reynolds School alumna moves from digital marketing to work for Vegas Strong2019-12-03T17:30:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/impostor-syndrome/nevada-today/news/2020/impostor-syndromeYou are worth more than you thinkCombating impostor syndrome in professional and personal life2020-04-15T18:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/gattuso-nonprofit-alumna/nevada-today/news/2020/gattuso-nonprofit-alumnaReynolds School alumna uses public relations agency to create social changeGattuso Coalition works with local nonprofits dedicated to worthy causes2020-07-22T16:28:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/copywriting-east-coast/nevada-today/news/2020/copywriting-east-coastJournalism alumnus pursues copywriting in New York CityA Reynolds School graduate’s unlikely path to making it on the East Coast2020-08-05T10:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/journalism-alumna-cppr/nevada-today/news/2020/journalism-alumna-cpprReynolds School alumna and minor earn their Certificate in Principles of Public RelationsEighth and ninth students from the University of Nevada, Reno achieve public relations distinction2020-09-25T15:07:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/tim-robb-covid-trace/nevada-today/news/2020/tim-robb-covid-traceReynolds School alum joins the fight against COVID-19Tim Robb works to protect Nevadans with the new app, COVID Trace 2020-09-29T21:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/journalism-students-earn-cppr/nevada-today/news/2021/journalism-students-earn-cpprReynolds School alumna and student earn Certificate in Principles of Public RelationsTwelve University students have achieved public relations distinction2021-02-05T18:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/57th-annual-scripps-dinner-and-lecture/nevada-today/news/2022/57th-annual-scripps-dinner-and-lecturePulitzer Prize winner Kristen Go speaks at Reynolds School of Journalism’s 57th Annual Scripps Dinner Kristen Go was part of the Pulitzer-Prize-winning team for breaking news at The Denver Post in 2000 2022-03-31T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/rsj-centennial/nevada-today/news/2022/rsj-centennialReynolds School of Journalism celebrates 100 years of journalism at NevadaThe Centennial Celebration, which will feature a documentary screening, is set for October 262022-10-17T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/mckenzie-papa-cppr/nevada-today/news/2024/mckenzie-papa-cpprJournalism alumna earns Certificate in Principles of Public RelationsMckenzie Papa is the 19th graduate of the Reynolds School of Journalism to earn the distinguished certification2024-01-17T19:33:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/natalie-van-hoozer-fulbright-grant/nevada-today/news/2020/natalie-van-hoozer-fulbright-grantFaces of the Pack: University alumna receives Fulbright Student Scholar Grant Natalie Van Hoozer travels abroad to Argentina to pursue passion for connecting Spanish- and English-speaking communities2020-01-29T17:50:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-alvarez-cppr/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-alvarez-cpprReynolds School alumna earns Certificate in Principles of Public RelationsLizbeth Alvarez is the seventh University graduate to complete the certification2019-12-05T18:36:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-scripps-dinner/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-scripps-dinnerReynolds School of Journalism hosts 55th Annual Scripps Dinner with Pulitzer-Prize winner Leonard Pitts Jr.Leonard Pitts Jr. was awarded a Pulitzer for commentary in 2004 for his column in the Miami Herald.2019-04-02T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/alexa-ard-profile/nevada-today/news/2019/alexa-ard-profileUp, up and beyondFormer Reynolds School of Journalism student proves success is about building relationships. 2019-03-06T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/alum-wins-award-for-dreamer-doc/nevada-today/news/2019/alum-wins-award-for-dreamer-docRSJ alumnus awarded at international film festival for his documentary “Dreamer”Jordan Berns wins the Vincentian Prize for Social Impact at the Big Shoulders International Student Film Festival.2019-02-26T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/following-the-smoke-trail/nevada-today/news/2019/following-the-smoke-trailFollowing the smoke trailReynolds School alumna reports on the California Camp Fire.2019-01-02T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2018/passion-for-football-leads-to-career-/nevada-today/news/2018/passion-for-football-leads-to-career-Passion for football leads to career as a sports broadcasterAlumnus Alex Stewart reflects on his love for football, gives advice to students in sports broadcast field. 2018-09-25T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/jose-olivarez-alumni-profile/nevada-today/news/2018/jose-olivarez-alumni-profileReporting for daily radio news in New York CityReynolds School alumnus shares his journey of getting a job at WNYC's The Takeaway. 2018-08-22T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/reynolds-students-podcast/nevada-today/news/2018/reynolds-students-podcastStarting podcasts allows Reynolds School students to tell unique stories and explore their passionsThere are a plethora of student-led podcasts to listen to. 2018-06-26T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/rsj-alum-awarded-missouri-governors-award/nevada-today/news/2018/rsj-alum-awarded-missouri-governors-awardReynolds School alumnus receives highest award given to public university educators The Missouri Governor's Award for Excellence in Education is the highest award given to Missouri public university educators. 2018-05-11T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/frank-mcculloch-passes-away/nevada-today/news/2018/frank-mcculloch-passes-awayFrank McCulloch, a towering figure in American journalism, passes awayThe 1941 graduate of the University showed all American journalists the path in war, and in peacetime2018-05-17T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/nshe-2018-commencement-awards/nevada-today/news/2018/nshe-2018-commencement-awardsMcCulloch, Anderson Bock named Distinguished NevadansLegendary journalism grad and transformational figure in tourism industry to be honored at Commencement2018-05-11T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2017/2017-laxalt-distinguished-writer-awards/nevada-today/news/2017/2017-laxalt-distinguished-writer-awardsJournalist Sally Denton to be honored as 2017 Laxalt Distinguished WriterElko native and University alumna’s contributions to investigate journalism to be recognized2017-11-06T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2017/an-appreciation-of-jake-highton/nevada-today/news/2017/an-appreciation-of-jake-hightonA professor who made us all better: An appreciation of RSJ professor Jake HightonFor 30 years, Jake Highton reminded his journalism students to always ask more, not less, of themselves2017-08-08T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2016/rsj-landon-miller-alumnus-profile/nevada-today/news/2016/rsj-landon-miller-alumnus-profileAn interview with RSJ alumnus Landon MillerMiller is an evening anchor for KTVN Channel 2 News.2016-03-31T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2015/legendary-oakland-sports-editor-george-ross-passes-away/nevada-today/news/2015/legendary-oakland-sports-editor-george-ross-passes-awayGeorge Ross, Journalism's 'man on the mountaintop' passes away at age 98Legendary Oakland sports editor played influential role in bringing championships to Oakland in '70s2015-10-08T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2014/brian-burghart-on-the-daily-show/nevada-today/news/2014/brian-burghart-on-the-daily-showDaily Show feature cites RNR editor, Reynolds School grad student projectCrowd sourcing used to create first searchable, national database on people killed by police2014-10-08T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2014/rsj-alumna-wins-murrow-award/nevada-today/news/2014/rsj-alumna-wins-murrow-awardRSJ alumna wins prestigious regional Edward R. Murrow AwardLiz Margerum wins small online news organization category for best video-news documentary2014-05-19T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2013/lerude-writes-robert-laxalt-biography/nevada-today/news/2013/lerude-writes-robert-laxalt-biographyLerude pens biography on Robert Laxalt “Robert Laxalt: Story of a Storyteller” sheds light into the less illuminated corners of Laxalt’s personal and career sagas2013-09-26T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-rocio-hernandez-alum-profile/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-rocio-hernandez-alum-profileUsing storytelling to empower and educate Reynolds School alumna shares her experience reporting on the western region. 2019-07-16T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-alum-wins-emmy/nevada-today/news/2019/rsj-alum-wins-emmyAddressing the opioid epidemic with filmReynolds School alumnus and team win Emmy Award for best documentary2019-09-03T21:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/brian-duggan-rsj/nevada-today/news/2019/brian-duggan-rsjFrom the student newsroom to the city newsroomReynolds School alumnus shows that one of the most valuable experiences in one's career is during college. 2019-10-23T19:30:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/kris-vagner-double-scoop/nevada-today/news/2019/kris-vagner-double-scoopReynolds School graduate alumna wins EDAWN awardDouble Scoop arts publication wins microenterprise business of the year award2019-11-01T18:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/hersko-rsj-alumnus/nevada-today/news/2019/hersko-rsj-alumnusJournalism alumnus relies on writing portfolio to land job at IndieWireReynolds School grad offers advice about entering the entertainment industry as a reporter2019-12-19T16:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/college-football-playoff/nevada-today/news/2020/college-football-playoffJournalism alumni provide social media expertise for the College Football PlayoffFormer Nevada Athletics interns share another moment together while working at the CFP National Championship2020-02-12T17:54:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/multimedia-as-a-form-of-journalism/nevada-today/news/2020/multimedia-as-a-form-of-journalismMultimedia as a form of journalismReynolds School alumna reflects on the beauty of storytelling through visual communications2020-02-28T21:27:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/ricardo-lopez-alumni-feature/nevada-today/news/2020/ricardo-lopez-alumni-featurePolitics, business and film: The career of a Reynolds School alumnusJournalism graduate moves from California to Minnesota to cover state politics.2020-03-11T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/prince-nesta-bea-award/nevada-today/news/2020/prince-nesta-bea-awardReynolds School alumnus wins BEA top paper in audio media divisionPrince Nesta recognized for research about impact of podcasting on the changing African narrative2020-05-06T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/covid-arts-coverage/nevada-today/news/2020/covid-arts-coverageArt still matters; covering non-essential communitiesEven the art community is impacted by COVID-192020-05-14T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/huff-post-journalism/nevada-today/news/2020/huff-post-journalismA journalism job search during COVID-19Reynolds School alumna secures contract position at HuffPost2020-07-01T07:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/luiza-vieira-feature/nevada-today/news/2020/luiza-vieira-featureReynolds School alumna on covering the environment and education in BrazilJournalist Luiza Vieira reflects on her journey and making meaningful stories2020-10-20T19:30:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/tsanavi-spoonhunter-article/nevada-today/news/2020/tsanavi-spoonhunter-articleChanging representation through documentary filmJournalism alumna Tsanavi Spoonhunter chronicles one tribe’s fight for food sovereignty in short documentary2020-11-17T16:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/miguel-arucan-netflix/nevada-today/news/2021/miguel-arucan-netflixJournalism alumnus creates artwork for Ariana Grande’s Netflix documentaryReno native uses skills learned during college to reach worldwide audience2021-02-03T16:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/rebecca-leroux-video-production/nevada-today/news/2021/rebecca-leroux-video-productionJournalism alumna tells dynamic stories locally and internationallyRebecca Leroux’s video production companies support storytelling in California, Utah and Africa2021-04-12T14:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/heather-ernst-surfing/nevada-today/news/2021/heather-ernst-surfingJournalism alumna rekindles love for writing after learning how to surfHeather Ernst publishes her experience in WMNSurfMag2021-04-21T16:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/kunr-regional-murrows/nevada-today/news/2021/kunr-regional-murrowsKUNR and partner organizations win three regional Murrow AwardsPublic radio station on campus recognized for bilingual pandemic coverage, hard news and sports reporting2021-05-10T16:37:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/cole-campbell-press-release/nevada-today/news/2021/cole-campbell-press-releaseTalk and panel on “Local News Matters” Oct. 19 at Nevada Museum of ArtSchool of Journalism hosts event featuring Colorado Sun Editor Larry Ryckman2021-09-27T18:30:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/laxalt-program-frank-mullen/nevada-today/news/2021/laxalt-program-frank-mullenSchool of Journalism presents Frank X. Mullen as 2021 Laxalt Distinguished WriterAward-winning journalist, author and actor recognized on Nov. 4 2021-10-13T07:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/two-journalism-students-earn-hearst-award/nevada-today/news/2022/two-journalism-students-earn-hearst-awardJournalism students earn national award for global multimedia projectAlina Croft and Faith Evans win a Hearst Journalism Award2022-05-20T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/stream-journalism-centennial-documentary/nevada-today/news/2023/stream-journalism-centennial-documentaryReynolds School of Journalism centennial documentary now available to stream onlineIn honor of 100 years of journalism education at Nevada, the film was produced by Professor Kari Barber and a team of students2023-11-08T21:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/faces-of-the-pack-conner-board/nevada-today/news/2024/faces-of-the-pack-conner-boardJournalism Alumna shares her path to becoming a TV news reporterConner Board (’16) shares experiences at the Reynolds School of Journalism that set her up for success after graduation2024-02-28T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/journalism-alumna-gianna-hearn/nevada-today/news/2024/journalism-alumna-gianna-hearnJournalism alumna shares how she turned her passion for sports into a careerWhen an injury took Gianna Hearn (‘13) off the field, she set her sights on sports journalism2024-05-01T19:15:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/nevada-woman-filmmaker-of-the-year/nevada-today/news/2024/nevada-woman-filmmaker-of-the-yearKari Barber named Nevada Woman Filmmaker of the YearReynolds School of Journalism Associate Dean and Professor Kari Barber is the tenth woman to earn this title from the Nevada Women’s Film Festival2024-07-03T16:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/fotp-brent-kirkland/nevada-today/news/2024/fotp-brent-kirklandFaces of the Pack: Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Brent KirklandJournalism alumnus Brent Kirkland was awarded an Emmy for his original short documentary following South Carolina football star Darius Rush2024-07-30T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/journalism-olympics-alumni-lerude/nevada-today/news/2024/journalism-olympics-alumni-lerudeMeet the man behind the decades-long University Olympics connectionLocal journalism students have been covering the Olympic Games since 1960 and will continue in Paris this week2024-08-01T17:30:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/guy-clifton-remembered/nevada-today/news/2024/guy-clifton-rememberedGuy Clifton: A Nevada life, a Nevada journalism career in fullThe former Sagebrush editor leaves a legacy of historical writing and friendships across all of Nevada2024-11-26T18:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/eliana-gorov-cppr/nevada-today/news/2024/eliana-gorov-cppr20th Journalism graduate earns coveted Certificate in Principles of Public RelationsEliana Gorov is the 20th graduate of the Reynolds School to earn the distinguished certification2024-12-13T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/grads-of-the-pack-hannah-truby/nevada-today/news/2024/grads-of-the-pack-hannah-trubyGrads of the Pack: Hannah TrubyMeet journalism alumna Hannah Truby (’23), editorial coordinator for the Mountain Gazette2024-12-30T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2025/cppr-mallory-loftus-mia-alvarado/nevada-today/news/2025/cppr-mallory-loftus-mia-alvaradoRecent journalism graduates awarded desired Certification in the Principles of Public RelationsMallory Loftus and Mia Alvarado are the two newest alumni to earn the distinction2025-02-03T20:00:00-08:00