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1994 Journalism
Scott Doddis now an editor on the national desk at The New York Times. In that role, he plans and organizes the daily report, assigns and edits breaking news, and ensures a steady stream of strong enterprise stories from correspondents across America. He also oversees the desk's coverage of extreme weather and climate. On Twitter: @scottdodd
Note Posted: June 23, 2021

1995 Journalism
Caroline Sallsaccepted a new position in September 2020 as a senior analyst for the BankruptcyData product at New Generation Research Inc.
An industry expert with 17 years of experience editing and writing about corporate bankruptcy, she's part of an editorial team responsible for analyzing, writing and editing breaking and daily news from the corporate bankruptcy sector.
Note Posted: June 22, 2021

2020 Photojournalism
Juan Duranjoined Boustany Film Company as a photographer and videographer, traveling all over the United States.
Before that, he served in the Army. Although he plans on resuming photography in the civilian world, he still has hopes of being a war photographer.
Note Posted: June 18, 2021

2015 Broadcast Journalism
Megan Floodwas promoted to an associate producer I at ESPN, working in the event production group.
She continues to be the lead graphics producer and graphics manager of the 2021 WNBA season.
Note Posted: June 18, 2021

1999 Film Production, Media Studies
William F. Yuraskoworks as a digital project manager at Matrix Group, International in Arlington, Virginia. Since 2018, he has managed web site redesigns and migrations, content management system upgrades and application projects for trade associations, professional societies, benefit funds and other clients. William lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife Erica ('99 Sci) and their two excitable boys.
Note Posted: June 18, 2021

2012 Print Journalism
Éric Visintainerhas moved his career from communications to business and focus on applied innovation.
Most recently, he spent eight years dedicated to different roles within the communication world, varying from health, consumer, innovation, international politics and sports segments for companies of different sizes. That included a large Brazilian company and an American start-up as well as an international research center and a local NGO.
He moved to Washington, D.C., after graduation and covered several major international sporting events in Brazil, including the 2012 World Cup, the 2016 Paralympic Games and women's tennis tournaments. He also served as a digital editor for innovation and sports publications.
Note Posted: June 11, 2021

2020 Broadcast Journalism
Dylan Hubermanaccepted a position with WJAC-TV as a multimedia journalist in December of 2020. He works out of their State College bureau.
Note Posted: June 10, 2021

2021 Print Journalism
Emily Brisellijoined the Eastern PA Hemophilia Foundation as an external relations coordinator.
Based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and serving 41 counties in the Commonwealth, the non-profit strives to bring together those affected by hemophilia and many other bleeding disorders in its coverage area to foster a sense of connection and support through education, programming, advocacy and financial assistance.
Note Posted: June 10, 2021

2021 Journalism
Josh Starraccepted a job as the director of communications/play-by-play for the Danbury Hat Tricks hockey team in Connecticut.
Along with play-by-play and media relations for the team he'll also handle social media and some sales duties. He begins in July.
Note Posted: June 9, 2021

1999 Advertising/Public Relations
Meredith Topalanchikassumed the role of New York managing director for G&S Business Communications as of June 1.
Topalanchik has over 20 years of experience and a strong interpersonal communications background. Her client work, passion for staff development and operations mindset made her the perfect fit for the role.
Note Posted: June 1, 2021

1994 Advertising/Public Relations
Ron Lichtingerjoined Chainalysis, a blockchain and cryptocurrency investigations company, as global public sector marketing specialist in January 2021 and currently lives in Point of Rocks, Maryland.
Note Posted: May 17, 2021

2019 Journalism
Sam McQuillana reporter for Bloomberg Industry Group, won two awards — one for breaking news and one for the business of sports — for a story and follow up about the IRS investigating the fantasy sports business of DraftKings and FanDuel.
Note Posted: May 13, 2021
