Portfolio
A selection of recent work is below.
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Virginia Magazine Summer 2026 cover
Just Around the Corner
In a reported cover story for Virginia Magazine, I profiled favorite restaurants and businesses along UVA’s Corner business district.
Florida Southern College, William H. Danforth Chapel, McDonald and Johnson Avenues, Lakeland, Polk County, FL
Courtesy: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Leading With An Open Door
A sponsored profile of Florida Southern College’s new president and his leadership philosophy for The Chronicle of Higher Education. (Fun fact: Florida Southern has the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.)
The Future of Student Self-Governance
In a reported cover story for Virginia Magazine, I track the past, present and future of student self-governance, a longtime tradition at the University of Virginia.
Photo by Brandon Griggs on Unsplash
How Affordable Housing Developers Can Unlock Future Cash Flows Without Encumbering Assets
Ghostwritten thought leadership piece for Affordable Housing Finance about a new type of financing tool for affordable housing projects.
Photo by Sandie Clarke on Unsplash
Stronger Together in Service
A reported article for the N.C. Rural Center about five churches joining forces to support a healthy eating and literacy program. The article is part of a larger book project I worked on for the center.
Photo by Manja Vitolic on Unsplash
Are cats really afraid of cucumbers? We asked the experts.
As part of a Popular Science column I regularly contribute to, I get to the bottom of this burning question.
How Gen AI is Changing the College Search
A report for The Chronicle of Higher Education that explores how college admissions officers are connecting with prospective students.
Photo by Desola Lanre-Ologun on Unsplash
AI’s Effect on Grading, Assessment, and Course Evaluation
In a reported Chronicle Intelligence report, I cover how professors are deploying AI, and its effects on grading, course assessment and evaluation.
Photo by Dave Adamson on Unsplash
30 years on from the first time UVA squashed FSU
A reported story for for Virginia Magazine about UVA’s historic defeat of Florida State football in 1995, featuring a play-by-play of the game’s final seconds.
Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash
Beyond Retention: How Institutions Are Redefining Student Success — and How Technology Can Help
A sponsored report for The Chronicle of Higher Education and Jenzabar that covers several colleges’ student success strategies.
Photo by Ross Joyner on Unsplash
Suited for the Job: A former Ms. Wuf finds her calling as a professional mascot
A short profile for NC State Magazine about an alumna.
Photo by James Wheeler on Unsplash
The Science of Parenting
A reported article for Virginia Magazine featuring UVA experts’ research-based strategies for helping young children thrive.
Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash
AI Is Changing The Skills That Work Requires. Are Employers Ready?
A reported story for Forbes BrandVoice, featuring new research from SkillsRight, a nonprofit that helps employers operationalize skills-first practices.
Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash
How to Take the Lead on Your One-on-Ones (Even If Your Manager Doesn’t)
In a reported story for Lattice, I cover how employees can take the lead in their one-on-ones even if their manager doesn’t.
Photo by Andras Vas on Unsplash
5 Defining Traits Every Self-Driving Network Needs
A reported story for Forbes BrandVoice, featuring thought leadership from HPE.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
The Power of YES: From Wolfpack Basketball to Olympic Broadcaster
For NC State University’s alumni magazine, a profile of Terry Gannon, a former Wolfpack basketball star and NBC Sports broadcaster.
Photo by Anna Pelzer on Unsplash
Rewriting the rules on childhood obesity
A profile for Wake Forest Magazine about a pediatrician, professor and obesity medicine specialist at Wake Forest School of Medicine.