Alum Cheyenne Leeman, '16, told students in UConn Journalism's Society of Professional Journalists  chapter on April 28, 2025 that she puts to use the journalism ethics she was taught at UConn every day as part of her job at ESPN. This includes how to treat her co-workers and story subjects in her position as a senior production coordinator for Ultimate Fighting Championship coverage.

"My role is as an air-traffic controller for UFC/MMA ESPN,'' Leeman said.

She said her hard work at UConn's student run TV station (UCTV) and in her courses led to her landing an internship at ESPN, which led to her career there.

"Get as much experience at UConn as you can,'' Leeman said. "Real-life experience is what they're looking for."

She is pictured below with UConn SPJ members and students, and UConn SPJ President Sara Bedigian and Vice President Dan Stark. Photos by UConn Journalism major Mia Palazzo.