Rachel Becker, Editor in Chief, from Aug. 2022 to Dec. 2023
Rachel Becker was the Muleskinner Graduate Assistant and Master’s student in the Communication Department at the University of Central Missouri from Aug. 2022 to Dec. 2023. As Editor-in-Chief of the Muleskinner, Rachel worked to lead a newsroom to produce informative and entertaining content for UCM and the surrounding community. The Muleskinner prides itself on being published for students and by students, and Rachel supervised all the students who made up the Muleskinner throughout her tenure.
As a student journalist for over eight years, Rachel understands the importance of student voices in news media. She operated the newsroom as a learning lab for students, a place where students can explore journalism and gain real-world experience.
Rachel is a decorated student journalist, having been awarded at the state and national level for writing, photography, and multimedia coverage. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, with an emphasis in journalism from Truman State University. During her time at Truman, she was Editor-in-Chief of The Index, the student-produced newspaper.
