Don Nickerson, the first African-American man to serve as U.S. attorney in Iowa, passed away Sept. 10. Nickerson was born on Aug. 24, 2951, on a 15-acre farm near Wilmington, Delaware. Nickerson’s education brought him to Iowa State University, where he graduated in 1974 with degrees in journalism and sociology. After graduating, Nickerson stayed in … Continue reading Don Nickerson
2013 graduate Merritt Rethlake shares how her experiences as a Greenlee student led her to her dream job at Room & Board.
While his work has taken him all over the world, ’81 Greenlee graduate Perry Beeman recognizes Iowa State as a stepping stone in a prolific career.
There is no such thing as a typical day. That was the best explanation Tiffany Herring, ’15, could give on what it’s like to be a 23-year-old journalist living in New York City.
Greenlee graduate Michael Bal now leads a 45-deep multinational team for 10up.
Marcia Zarley Taylor, 61, of Sag Harbor, N.Y., formerly of Haddonfield, N.J., died Feb. 19, from breast cancer.
Megan Schuller, a 2007 advertising graduate, shares how her experiences at the Greenlee School prepared her for a career in media planning.
Veronica Lorson Fowler, the communications director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, shares her advice for current students.
By Emma Hassemer Amy (Boruff) Dziewiontkoski is saying goodbye to her senior-year dreams of selling billboards and hello to her new partner manager position at Pinterest. “I have a passion for the creative side of things,” said Dziewiontkoski. “I love the idea of selling a platform and connecting people with topics that they’re excited about.” … Continue reading Amy (Boruff) Dziewiontkoski, ’07
By Aleksandra Ivanisevic Bethany Kohoutek, a 2003 Greenlee graduate, originally dreamed of a career in reporting. Today, she’s found her calling as the vice president of marketing and communications with Lutheran Services in Iowa. During her time at Greenlee, Kohoutek developed an interest in journalism. She recalls being an Iowa State Daily reporter when the … Continue reading Bethany Kohoutek ’03