Accomplishments - June, 2025
Photos and video by Julia Rendleman, assistant professor, School of Journalism and Advertising, appeared on the front page of The New York Times’ National section for “A Peach and Apple Farmer’s Uphill Quest to Feed Poor Families, and His Own” on June 2 that highlighted Flamm Orchards of Cobden and the impact of the loss of IL-EATS program funds.
Bridget Lescelius, associate lecturer, and Amy Dion, business manager, Daily Egyptian, both in the School of Journalism and Advertising, have been elected to roles for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 6 Board. Lescelius is the organization’s governor-elect, where she will help lead strategic initiatives across a district that includes Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Dion will oversee the 2026 National Student Advertising Competition.
Jan Thompson, director, School of Journalism and Advertising, directed the May 25 livestream of the 2025 Bahá’í Choral Devotional Festival at the Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois. The livestream program was seen in 10 countries.
