KMOV Channel 4’s Ashli Lincoln Gives SIUE Upward Bound Students a Glimpse into the World of Television News
From covering traffic mishaps and personality features in Savannah, Ga., to weather events and crime drama in Tulsa, Okla., to courtroom cases and political news in St. Louis, KMOV Channel 4 Reporter Ashli Lincoln revealed her journey in broadcast journalism to students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound (UB) EC/BEM program.
Lincoln was one of several professionals from the St. Louis and Metro East area who participated in the UB Wednesday Workshop on June 23. The weekly workshops are part of UB’s Summer Session 2021, which are held in person at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus and began on Monday, June 14. The summer session offers STEM, foreign language, and ACT/PSAT prep courses and field trips, and will conclude on Friday, July 16, according to Karen Roberson, counselor.
“I didn’t get a job right after I graduated college. I could have done something else, but I wouldn’t have been fulfilled, so I had to push through,” Lincoln told the group of students. “Believe in yourself and don’t give up.” The workshop was entitled, “What’s Your Dream?”
Lincoln was nominated for an Emmy for reporting while in Tulsa. She also had a segment on the television series, The First 48, that featured the crime case of Courtney Palmer.
The night reporter at KMOV for the past three years also explained her typical work day, which includes searching for stories, attending news meetings, securing and completing interviews, writing stories, and preparing stories for the website and live shots.
“It was interesting hearing how television reporters get the news about traffic accidents,” said UB student Caleb Mosley. The 14-year-old has plans to become a graphic artist.
“I like the idea of listening to the police scanner, too,” said UB student Sydney McGhee, “I didn’t realize all the effort that is involved.” The 13-year-old wants to be a neurosurgeon.
“Wednesday Workshops are a time to allow our students to hear from successful, local professionals who are doing tremendous things in the community,” said UB Program Director Keith Ware, EdD. “We received such positive responses from these individuals who see the value in helping shape, inform and motivate our students to do great things.”
Other Wednesday Workshop presenters on June 23 included:
- Ashley O’Neal, senior vice president retail market manager of Midwest BankCentre in St. Louis
- Andrew Thierry, Madison County assistant state’s attorney
- Hope Ross, consultant for The Enrichment Lab in St. Louis
- Jeff Rapp, flight instructor and ambassador to education for Greater St. Louis Flight Instructors Association (GSLFIA)
- Patrick Howard, MBA, entrepreneur, author, certified tax professional and finance expert
Upward Bound programs help youth prepare for higher education and serves students from East St. Louis and Cahokia (EC), and Brooklyn, East St. Louis Charter and Madison (BEM) High Schools. Participants receive instruction in literature, composition and STEM subjects on college campuses after school, on Saturdays and during the summer. The quality services provided will prepare the students for successful high school completion and entrance into post-secondary programs. Upward Bound is a college-preparatory program designed to serve low-income and/or potential first-generation college students who are currently in grades 9-12.
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KMOV Channel 4 Reporter Ashli Lincoln spoke to students in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Upward Bound (UB) EC/BEM program.