Gutenberg 2025 Digital Program
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication established the Gutenberg Award to honor alumni whose work has made a meaningful impact in media, communication, and storytelling. Each year, the event brings alumni, students, and faculty together to celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Current Honorees
Elizabeth Le’anani Coffee (‘11)
Elizabeth is the new managing director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, a research and education center at Indiana University that explores the intersection of faith and philanthropy, equipping religious organizations and leaders to foster generosity. She most recently was the director of storytelling at the H.E. Butt Foundation in San Antonio.
Matt McKinney (‘93)
Matt leads editorial strategy and works across marketing and communications teams to shape how the world sees TI, the largest foundational semiconductor manufacturer in the country.
ShaVonne Herndon (‘06)
ShaVonne has been a broadcast reporter for several years, including on ESPN and Bally Sports as the dedicated sideline reporter for the Dallas Wings WNBA team. This fall, she’ll be covering the Div. I FBS Southwestern Athletic Conference, a collegiate athletic conference of 12 historically Black colleges and universities across the southern U.S.
