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Captioning and Court Reporting Student Wins National Scholarship
Tri-C student Louis Markowitz has been awarded the 2025 National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) Stenograph Milton H. Wright Memorial Scholarship.
This prestigious, merit-based scholarship includes a $5,000 tuition award and access to a student writer and software—an incredible support for Louis, who balances full-time work and full-time school.
Louis was selected from a record pool of 26 applicants, making it to the top six finalists before being chosen as the winner. Louis submitted a thoughtful essay on how technological advancements support stenographic court reporters and Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) captioners in ensuring transcript accuracy. Louis consistently demonstrates academic excellence, professionalism, and dedication.
Congratulations, Louis!
Captioning and Court Reporting Instructors Speak at the 2025 Unity Summit
Held in Orlando, Florida, from May 1–4, the Unity Summit – STAR Conference marked a groundbreaking event. This was the first joint conference hosted by two major industry organizations - AAERT and STAR, coming together to promote collaboration and unity across the fields of steno, voice, and digital reporting, as well as transcription.
Tri-C’s Captioning and Court Reporting program was honored to have two of our faculty members presenting at the Unity Summit – STAR Conference.
Session: Advocating for the Professional in the Room
Faculty member, Kolleen Barnes served as a panelist in this impactful presentation. This session highlighted the essential, irreplaceable role of the court reporter in the courtroom and deposition room and the role educators play in advancing the industry and ensuring the next generation of reporters is prepared to meet the demands of new technology and a changing landscape.
Session: Perfection in Print: Mastering the Art of Pristine Transcripts
Faculty member, Kelly Moranz co-presented with Aimee Robinson in this detailed session focused on the importance of accuracy in transcript preparation. In the world of transcript preparation, precision is paramount. This session took deep dive into the essential strategies for creating transcripts that meet the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism. Practical tips and tricks to ensure their work is as close to perfect as possible, from meticulous proofreading techniques to leveraging tools and technology for quality assurance were shared. Participants left the session empowered to elevate their craft and deliver transcripts that impress every time.
Tri-C CCR Program Welcomes Shirle Perkins to the Team!
Ms. Perkins, one of our new adjunct instructors, was featured in the Journal of Court Reporting. Read about her inspiring journey in the world of court reporting.
The Evolving Role of Court Reporters
Ever wonder what court reporting is all about? Learn about this critical role and what the future of court reporting looks like.
Kelly Moranz Makes the "Tri-C Times"
Since 1971, the Captioning and Court Reporting program at Tri-C has trained future court reporters. Read how the program has flourished under the leadership of Kelly Moranz — even under exceptional circumstances — in the Summer 2022 issue of Tri-C Times.
There is much to celebrate!
The Captioning and Court Reporting program loves to celebrate our students' success!
We would like to congratulate Sheena Franco for passing her Certified Verbatim Reporter exam.
We are also celebrating Caitlin Walsh, who has received the 2023 OCRA Cardinal Foundation Student Scholarship.
Stay tuned for future reasons to celebrate.
Women in Transition Program Helps Laura Stasik Find a Path to a Secure Future
Laura Stasik, who turned 59 in April, has always had jobs — secretary, data entry, restaurant work — but she’s never had what she would call a career.
Is Court Reporting a Solid Career Choice?
Wondering if an education in court reporting is a safe choice to hang your future on? Check out this 24/7 Wall St. article on the top 10 college majors with the lowest unemployment.
Voice Writers Needed Nationwide
Are voice writers in demand? Industry professionals weigh in on the current job climate. Read the Talk Technologies article on the nationwide demand for voice reporters.
Demand Is Growing in the Captioning and Court Reporting Profession
Read the Smart Business article.