Blaire Garwitz

Freelance Feature Writer

United States

As a freelance feature writer, I create compelling content that brings people, places, and ideas to life. I specialize in writing for higher education institutions and nonprofits, telling the stories of people who strive to make the world a better place.

Got a story to tell? I'd love to help! Contact me at blairegarwitz@gmail.com to get started!

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Engineering Momentum Magazine
A True Visionary

From amateur photography to professional imaging technology, Chao Zhou has developed the picture-perfect career.

Washington Magazine
A Story of Survival

Since returning to his native Ukraine more than 30 years ago, Alex Frishberg has faced many dangers - most recently, a brutal war.

MIZZOU Magazine
A Start-up Paradise

The Griggs Innovators Nexus provides opportunities for student entrepreneurs to turn their dreams into reality.

MIZZOU Magazine
Born a Tiger

Meet Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, the Mizzou Alumni Association's new president.

Washington Magazine
Innovating for the Future of Medicine

Last year, Chris Boerner became CEO of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. His eyes are on the future of health care - and the innovation that will get us there.

Washington Magazine
Interplanetary Rockstar

Meenakshi Wadhwa, director of the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University, has built a formidable career studying our solar system.

Washington Magazine
Preparing for Take Off

Jenelle Cooper brings a lifelong love of aviation to her career as an aerospace engineer.

MIZZOU Magazine
From CoMo to Kuala Lumpur

Mizzou business students gained real-world experience developing market entry strategies for two Missouri companies looking to expand to the international market.

MIZZOU Magazine
Mapping Education Innovations

Mizzou's College of Education & Human Development's footprint extends across the state to advance education in all 114 Missouri counties.

Washington Magazine
The Sky's the Limit

Mark Waggoner designs stadium roofs that shield tens of thousands of sports fans from the elements and can withstand Mother Nature's fury.

MIZZOU Magazine
Revolutionizing Rural Education

Mizzou is taking aim at teacher shortages in rural communities across Missouri through a new game-changing initiative.

MIZZOU Magazine
Microplastics, Macro-solutions

As it breaks down, plastic becomes degraded and brittle. With support from MizzouForward, engineer Maryam Salehi is fighting to keep it away from our water systems.

MIZZOU Magazine
Blood, Sweat and Cheers

It took a lot of blood, a little bit of sweat and probably a few tears, but Mizzou students potentially saved thousands of lives this past year as part of the 38th annual Homecoming Blood Drive.

MIZZOU Magazine
Canine Cuisine

MU grads are meeting the needs of health-conscious pet owners one bowl at a time at Lizzi & Rocco’s Natural Pet Market.

Washington Magazine
Advocating Through Stories

From WashU to GWU, Imani Cheers has documented the stories of the disenfranchised. Now she's teaching others to do the same.

Webster-Kirkwood Times
"We're Here To Listen And Help"

For those grieving the loss of a loved one, the holiday season can be a difficult time. Two local nonprofits are working to heal holiday grief.

Script Magazine
From Bench to Bedside

Hunkered down in the intensive care unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital for a research project, Alexis Bylina took on a dual role—part scientist, part detective.

Script Magazine
Brainy Beauty

Third-year pharmacy student Ellie Holtman dispels the stereotype of pageant girls not being very smart. This brainy beauty serves on the professional committee of a pharmacy fraternity and is taking a challenging course load...and just so happens to be the reigning Miss Missouri USA, too.