Tag: Ken Rodriguez

Rodriguez wins first place in sports features in Texas Managing Editors

OLLU Senior Writer/Media Relations Manager Ken Rodriguez won first place in sports features in the annual Texas Managing Editors Awards competition.

Writing in the 2A division for the San Antonio Report, Rodriguez won for a piece published on Aug. 23 about former San Antonio Spurs star Sean Elliott marking the 24th anniversary of a kidney transplant.

The judges commented, “The story is rich in detail, draws you in with vivid storytelling and effectively weaves in some of the author’s personal experiences with a medical emergency and Elliott as a young prospect.”

The story can be seen here: 

Sean Elliott’s brother gave him a kidney 24 years ago. They still celebrate the life-saving gift.

Rodriguez also won first place in sports features last year for a story about the secret philanthropy of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

Marketing wins PRSA Award for video on OLLU’s Hispanic heritage

Director of Marketing and Communications Catherine Maule and Senior Writer Ken Rodriguez won an El Bronce Award from the local chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for the video, “The Face of Hispanic Higher Education.” 

The award was presented at the 2023 PRSA San Antonio Del Oro Awards dinner on May 11 at The Veranda.

The video features an in-depth look at OLLU’s rich Hispanic heritage, traces the origins of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), includes comment from President Abel Chávez and highlights the accomplishments of outstanding Hispanic alumni.