Chistine (Kapostasy) Jansing

Christine Kapostasy Jansing was an Emmy-award winning journalist who reported for newspapers, radio, and television. After 17 years in local television news, she began a national career with NBC in 1998 as an anchor and correspondent for NBC Nightly News, the Today Show, Dateline, and MSNBC.

She traveled extensively to cover major national and international stories including 9/11, presidential and papal elections, political conventions, shuttle missions, the Middle East conflict and Olympic games. Chris has been honored by both the New York and Vermont state legislatures, and had a scholarship established in her name at the College of St. Rose.

She has received numerous community service awards, particularly for her work with children’s charities. She graduated with honors from Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio, and was given an Outstanding Alumni award. Chris was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Union College.