Rodger Smith

Voices of Mason

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Voices of Mason features conversations with George Mason University alumni who majored in Communication, produced content in Student Media or both! Each episode explores their academic journey, campus involvement, career paths, and how their Mason experience shaped their professional lives. From journalism and broadcasting to strategic communication and digital media, Voice of Mason amplifies the stories, lessons, and voices of Mason graduates making an impact beyond campus.

Author

Rodger Smith

Episodes

From George Mason to Award-Winning Anchor: Doug Currin on Storytelling, Leadership & Military Matters | Voices of Mason 08.07.2026 41:06

What does it take to build a successful career in broadcast journalism? In this episode of Voices of Mason , host Rodger Smith sits down with George Mason University (Communication major) alumnus Doug Currin, an Emmy, Edward R. Murrow, and Associated Press award-winning journalist and evening news anchor at ABC Columbia in South Carolina. Doug reflects on his journey from George Mason to televisio...

From MMJ to News Producer: A George Mason Graduate's Journey Through Local TV 06.07.2026 23:38

What does it really take to build a career in television news? In this episode of Voices of Mason, I sit down with Olivia Whitehouse, one of my former George Mason University students, to discuss her journey from the classroom to the newsroom. After graduating, Olivia began her career as a multimedia journalist (MMJ) at WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where she reported, shot, and edited storie...

An Officer & a Gentleman: Ted Arnn 03.02.2026 42:35

Ted served as the WGMU Music Director while studying to work in the law enforcement field. Learn about his time at Mason (which eventually included leading the Mason Alumni Association) and his thoughts about his law enforcement career.

Sports is Her Passion! Valerie Preactor 03.02.2026 27:00

Find out about the journey of former Student Media reporter Valerie Preactor, who worked her way to reporting on the Orioles and Ravens at WBAL-AM.

Multiple Emmy Winner! Zach Hamilton 03.02.2026 25:25

He provided play-by-play and color commentary for George Mason sports teams while at Student Media. What led him to his sports production career at Monumental Sports? Find out more about Zach Hamilton in this interview!

From WGMU to Executive: Kitty Gambel 12.01.2026 40:46

Kitty Gambel worked her way up from an Associate Producer for shows such as Judge Judy to Senior Vice President for Unscripted and Alternative Television at MGM. Her journey started at WGMU and George Mason University! Learn about Kitty's journey as a show runner to an executive overseeing shows such as American Gladiator.

From Mason Student Media to Network Correspondent — Reuben Jones, George Mason Alum 03.01.2026 28:48

Reuben discusses his career in journalism, specific stories he's produced, his perspective on recent elections and advice for students interested in journalism careers. #GeorgeMasonUniversity #GMU #MasonNation #MasonAlumni #GMUComm #Patriots