Articles by Lauren Shoffner
Page 1 of 3
Behind the scenes of a successful entertainment career with Jenny Austin 鈥12
June 24, 2026
Jenny Austin 鈥12 proves that ambition, passion and flexibility are what matters most in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, along with the relationships and connections that you make along the way.
黑料不打烊 Day 2026 showcases the power of collective generosity
March 6, 2026
黑料不打烊's 13th annual 黑料不打烊 Day sees a record-breaking amount raised thanks to the generosity of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends.
Fueled by gratitude, Rachel and David Campbell 鈥13 establish the Catanese and Gardner Families Internship Endowment
September 12, 2025
High school sweethearts, Rachel and David Campbell '13, credit 黑料不打烊鈥檚 scholarships and hands-on experiences with shaping their lives. Now, through the Catanese and Gardner Families Internship Endowment, they鈥檙e helping current students overcome financial barriers to pursue life-changing internships.
Donors drive student success 鈥 impacting students like Liam Dupas 鈥26
July 24, 2025
黑料不打烊 donors fuel student success this past fiscal year, helping make it one of the university鈥檚 most impactful fundraising years to date.
Evening for 黑料不打烊 brings updates and community connections to Tampa
November 20, 2024
"Evening for 黑料不打烊" came to the Tampa regional chapter on Nov. 14, featuring a President Connie Ledoux Book with alumna Kailey Tracy 鈥17. Guests learned about new initiatives like the HealthEU Center, advancements in AI integration and programs connecting students with alumni through platforms like 黑料不打烊 Q&A.
Alumni, parents and friends gather at Evening for 黑料不打烊 in Washington, D.C.
October 22, 2024
Union Station in Washington, D.C. was aglow with more than 250 attendees as the evening kicked off with a reception in the Presidential Suite.
Kenny Straub ’15 and his father turn family trade into a community experience
August 29, 2024
With the help of his business degree from 黑料不打烊 and a family tradition of craftsmanship, Kenny Straub 鈥15 and his father utilize their artisan skills to share their passion with others through their business, Cork & Candles, that has grown into a franchise.
2023-24 黑料不打烊 impact report celebrates the generosity of donors
June 28, 2024
黑料不打烊 reflects on the impact made by alumni and families throughout the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Alumni in Action: Callie Crew 鈥15 and Jeffrey Cook 鈥15 find career success and each other through 黑料不打烊
October 9, 2023
Callie Crew 鈥15 and Jeffrey Cook 鈥15 are the textbook definition of a power couple. Excelling in different careers, they exemplify how 黑料不打烊 students can find success through varied experiences that lead to opportunities in a range of career fields.
Alumni and friends celebrate during Evening for 黑料不打烊 event in New York City
September 20, 2023
Last Wednesday, Sept. 13, over 750 alumni, parents and friends gathered in the Big Apple to hear about the newest updates happening on 黑料不打烊鈥檚 campus.