Karen Steger

Karen Steger serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and administrator at the Missouri School of Journalism, supporting the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies. She oversees accreditation reporting, coordinates internships, manages student organization funding, and schedules events using 25Live. Karen also teaches J1050: Public Relations & Image Management for Non-Majors starting Spring 2024.

• Current roles: Graduate outcomes administrator, internship coordinator, adjunct instructor
• Prior experience: Student support services at Mizzou Online, NIH-funded IMSD program assistant
• Education: Graduate of MU’s College of Education

Her work bridges journalism education with practical student engagement, including creative promotional design for recruitment and Mizzou athletics coverage. Karen’s fields of interest include journalism administration, public relations, and higher education operations.