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alumni profiles
BY Kevin Flaherty
KU alumnus Micah Brown, director of the new ‘Sign Stealer’ documentary on Netflix, spotlights fascinating stories from across the sports world.
BY Jennifer Jackson Sanner
Mel McDaniel fulfilled her own childhood longing for a true home. Now she helps others who are starting out on their own.
BY Steven Hill
Dennis Garcia draws on storytelling skills honed as a trial lawyer, classroom teacher.
BY Megan Hirt
A neurological condition causes Brianna Matzke’s hands to shake, a reality the KU School of Music alumna explores in a new concert and art exhibition.
BY David Garfield
Taylor Bussinger reflects on his path from so-so student to lauded teacher to dinner at the White House.
BY Michael Pearce
Interpretive ranger Dan Chmill sheds light on African American role in Hot Springs’ famous ‘bathhouse row.’
BY Steven Hill
Former ‘Sunflower Journeys’ host Dave Kendall finds rich lode of stories in Kansas’ prairie region.
BY Chris Lazzarino
In his 20-plus years with Major League Baseball, Jim Small has helped introduce the sport in Asia, Europe and South America.
BY Steven Hill
Charissa Miijessepe-Wilson supports historic coalition of tribes that oversees Bears Ears National Monument.
BY MeLinda Schnyder
Sav Rodgers teams with Kevin Smith, KU connections to explore LGBTQ experience.