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Janna Bernstein Rogers, '20 Ph.D. Cultural Studies, International Education & Multicultural Education is director of the College of Southern Nevada and an adjunct professor for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Lee Business School. She recently celebrated 11 years with NSHE. Janna married Steven Rogers on Aug. 17, 2025 (yes, like Captain America!).

Francis Joseph Beckwith, '83 BA Philosophy, a professor of philosophy and church-state studies at Baylor University, was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to be a member of the Advisory Board of Legal Experts for the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission.

Hayleigh Hayhurst, '19 BA Journalism, moved to Seattle and started Espresso Podcast Production, which will be celebrating five years in business. Hayhurst has worked with entrepreneurs, businesses, and brands from all over the country, helping them launch and grow podcasts that boost their visibility and connect them with the right audience. She enjoys finding new coffee shops, traveling, running, and hanging out with her family, friends, and dog, Captain.

Jillian McNiff Villemaire, '04 MS Sport and Leisure Studies, was promoted to full professor, awarded the 2025 North American Society for Sport Management Educator of the Year, and published Digital Innovations in Sport with Routledge.