Alumni Accomplishments
Thanks to dedicated, skilled professors, unparalleled practical experiences and hard work, AU alumni see tangible results in an increasingly competitive industry.
Broadcast Alumni
Journalism Alumni
Public Relations Alumni
Theatre Arts Alumni
Highlighted Broadcast Alumni Profiles
- 1990 Graduate Cory Edwards: Wrote, directed, and acted in the animated movie "Hoodwinked!" See more about Cory on IMDb.com or visit Cory's Web site.
- 1997 Graduate Tim Denniston: Production Manager, Clear Channel Indianapolis.
Job Responsibilities:
It's exciting for me to be in an atmosphere where the daily work is never the same. Overseeing all of the cluster's production is quite a task. While I do help with some of the commercial production, most of my time is taken by doing voiceover and producing station promos and imaging. I have really enjoyed developing a production internship program. Many of my interns come from AU, which is pretty exciting. - 2003 Graduate Samuel McDonough: Camera operator for 55 episodes, "Dancing With the Stars". Assistant camera for "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County." See more about Samuel on IMDb.com.
- 2005 Graduate Amy Ramirez: Deko Graphics Operator, WTHR, Channel 13 in Indianapolis
Job Responsibilities:
I help create and design graphics for evening and nightly newscasts. I also work with running all graphics live, during the show.
Highlighted Journalism Alumni Profiles
- 2003 Graduate Travis McSherley: Online editor, BreakPoint.org
Job Responsibilities:
I am in charge of making daily updates to the website, managing content, copy editing, and some writing. - 2006 Graduate Mandy Mowers: Publications editor and assistant to the advocacy department, Word Made Flesh
Job Responsibilities:
As the Publications Editor, I edit WMF publications and manage the WMF community's writing assignments and contributions. The Publication Editor is responsible for ensuring cohesiveness in WMF standards, philosophy and guidelines. The Department Assistant provides the service of availability and hospitality to department staff and visitors and assists in daily advocacy activities and projects.
Highlighted Public Relations Alumni Profiles
- 2000 Graduate Rebecca Fuller: Division Director of Marketing and Communications. American Red Cross Blood Services
Job Responsibilities:
I lead a team of professionals that complete traditional public relations in their markets, internal communications, direct mail and other direct marketing activities, program development, graphic design, government and community outreach, marketing research and segmentation, and event planning. My specific role is to do the annual marketing plan, strategy development and execution, staff development, and projects that span the division or multiple divisions in the country. - 2005 Graduate Lindsay Conner: Production Editor, Wiley Publishing
Job Responsibilities:
I work with travel manuscripts after the author has completed them to make sure they are copy edited, proofread, and the correct number of pages after layout including maps. The end product is a bound book that is consistent with Frommer's or For Dummies style guide books. - 2006 Graduate Amanda Norvell: Assistant Account Executive, GCI Group.
Job Responsibilities:
I support the Nike and Sony Ericsson Women's Tennis Association accounts. I assist in story angle development, strategy refinement, pitch development and pitching. I also assist in media list development, event support and media monitoring; and assist in campaign collateral development ranging from press kits and mailers to widgets and event specific press sites.
Highlighted Theatre Arts Alumni Profiles
- 2001 Graduate SuzAnne Bradaric: Teaching Artist, Carpenter Performing Arts Center, California State University.
Job Responsibilities:
I teach for a school outreach program, Classroom Connections, which allows elementary students to interact with artists in
their classrooms and attend a live performance at the center. Currently, I am preparing first and second graders for an upcoming musical production of Lewis Carroll’s "Jabberwocky," incorporating concepts from a variety of art forms including music, theatre, visual art, creative writing and oral expression. - 2002 Graduate Jon Lambert: Theatre Studies Major, Vocal Performance Minor.
Job Responsibilities:
I perform with local professional theatres such as Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, Actor's Theatre of Indiana, The Lilly Theatre, and Children's Theatre Institute as an independent, non-equity, contract actor. Anderson gave me technical proficiency as an actor, allowing me to compete with other professionals. Anderson's theatre students are also encouraged to start working professionally while students, giving me tools such as a professional headshot and resume, a head start in experience with professional auditions, and Equity (union) jobs on my resume. This gave me a head-start over many other students leaving university programs.
