From Mizzou to the ESPN sidelines

Tag along with alumna Dani Wexelman, BJ ’11, as she shares a behind-the-scenes look at reporting for ESPN at the NCAA Men’s College World Series.

July 5, 2023
Contact: Deidra Ashley, ashleyde@missouri.edu
Photo and video courtesy Dani Wexelman

Missouri School of Journalism

June 9, 2026

How one World Cup match shaped Ryan Madden’s life in sports

Inspired by a formative childhood memory, the Mizzou alumnus now helps shape how fans experience soccer in central Texas as the world’s biggest sporting event returns to U.S. soil.

May 28, 2026

From Mizzou to Missouri freezers: Alumni expand honey ice cream brand

Armed with the skills, connections and resilience they built at Mizzou, Conner and Kate Ashton are getting Ollie B’s Honey Ice Cream into stores across the state.

May 26, 2026

Meet the Mizzou alumna behind the Saint Louis Zoo’s new guest experience strategy

From the Missouri School of Journalism to her role as the zoo’s first chief experience officer, Kirby Meyer shows how curiosity and storytelling can shape world-class experiences — and lead to a dream job.

May 12, 2026

Mizzou to recognize three trailblazers with honorary degrees during spring commencement

Hayes Barnard, Barbara Stubbs Cochran and Rodger O. Riney will be recognized at commencement ceremonies this weekend.