Illinois Journalism Alumni

Illinois Journalism Alumni This page is administered by and for the alumni of the University of Illinois Journalism program.

UI-7 News is the student-produced television newscast of the Department of Journalism in the College of Media at the University of Illinois. UI-7 News is the winner of the 2014 & 2016 NATAS Mid-America Crystal Pillar award for the best collegiate newscast. University of Illinois broadcast journalism students have been producing and airing weekly or bi-weekly TV newscasts since the 1950s. Until the

middle 1970s, student news programming aired on WILL-TV (PBS). With the arrival of cable television in Champaign-Urbana, student broadcasts started airing on various cable access and government channels in C-U. Starting in 1997, student newscasts have aired on UI-7, the University's cable TV channel, live from the Richmond Journalism Teaching Studio.

A very busy week on the U of I campus. It’s new and returning students move-in week ahead of the start of fall classes ...
08/20/2026

A very busy week on the U of I campus. It’s new and returning students move-in week ahead of the start of fall classes August 24. Campus is humming again. In the fall of 2025, 60,848 total students were in enrolled, including a record 9,207 freshmen (72% were from the State of Illinois).

08/20/2026
Congratulations to Journalism alumna Emily Siner on her NABJ podcast award. She is a 2013 graduate who has worked at NPR...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to Journalism alumna Emily Siner on her NABJ podcast award. She is a 2013 graduate who has worked at NPR and public radio in Nashville. Emily is a Bronze Tablet recipient. She was a Fulbright scholar and an intern at the LA Times

Congratulations to alumnus Masaki Sugimoto on his new job as assistant news director at WMBD Peoria. The 2017 graduate ...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to alumnus Masaki Sugimoto on his new job as assistant news director at WMBD Peoria. The 2017 graduate had previously worked in Dallas, Louisville, Minneapolis and Decatur. In college, he was editor-in-chief of The Daily Illini. He attended high school in San Diego.

Alumna Cassidy Williams is a finalist for awards in Connecticut. Congratulations!!
08/19/2026

Alumna Cassidy Williams is a finalist for awards in Connecticut. Congratulations!!

Some exciting news this morning!

I’m a finalist in 2 categories for the upcoming CBA awards. WFSB is a finalist in many categories including station of the year.

None of it is possible without those of you who are willing to tell us your stories!

We’ll find out the winners in October.

That’s former U of I Journalism Professor Rich Martin saving a turtle off the road in Virginia.
08/18/2026

That’s former U of I Journalism Professor Rich Martin saving a turtle off the road in Virginia.

Journalism alumna Shannon Smith is leaving her job as an anchor at WOIO in Cleveland after six years. The 2012 graduate ...
08/18/2026

Journalism alumna Shannon Smith is leaving her job as an anchor at WOIO in Cleveland after six years.
The 2012 graduate is moving into a communications role.

“I'm officially stepping into a new chapter focused on strategic communications, brand storytelling, executive presence, media training, and content strategy through my agency, Lenora Lynne Media.
The title is changing. The gifts aren't.
l'll be partnering with organizations, executives, athletes, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven leaders to help them communicate with confidence, strengthen their public presence, and tell stories that create real impact.
Because communication has never been just about speaking. It's about helping people see your vision and believe in it.
To every newsroom leader, colleague, mentor, source, community partner, and viewer who's been part of this journey...”

08/17/2026

That’s U of I Journalism alumnus Aaron Navarro at CBS News. The 2018 graduate worked at WPGU and Good Morning Illini.

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