The panel – put on by Schoolcraft College’s Center for Experiential Learning – will feature three well-known journalists sharing their experiences covering athletes familiar to many in metro Detroit.
Everyone loves a good story, especially those told through the world of athletics. Schoolcraft College will celebrate the voices behind those stories at an upcoming Humanities in Action speaker panel focused on sports writing and journalism.
Titled “Sports Writing and Journalism,” the event – put on by Schoolcraft College’s Center for Experiential Learning – will feature three well-known journalists sharing their experiences covering athletes familiar to many in metro Detroit. The panel discussion will take place at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Kehrl Auditorium, located in the Vistatech Center at Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road in Livonia.
The journalists participating in the panel include:
Terry Foster: Best known for his longtime role as a Detroit News columnist and radio personality at 97.1 The Ticket, Foster has spent decades in Detroit sports media. A graduate of Central Michigan University, his career includes coverage of the Detroit Pistons as well as columns on the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. He was a longtime co-host of The Valenti and Foster Show, which aired in afternoon drive. Today, he can be heard doing fill-in work on the Woodward Sports Network.
Nick Cotsonika: A sports journalist for more than 30 years, Cotsonika currently works as a columnist for NHL.com. A University of Michigan graduate, he previously worked at the Detroit Free Press and Yahoo Sports before joining NHL.com, where he has covered the league for the past 10 years. Most recently, Cotsonika spent time in Italy covering the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Rena Laverty: An award-winning photojournalist, Laverty serves as adviser for The Schoolcraft Connection, the student newspaper at Schoolcraft College. Her photography has been featured in publications including The New York Times, USA Today and The Hockey News. In addition to her work at Schoolcraft College, Laverty also serves as team photographer for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Plymouth.
The panel discussion is part of the Humanities in Action series, a program launched by the College’s Center for Experiential Learning. The series is designed to bridge academic study and career pathways by bringing together professionals, Schoolcraft faculty and students to explore how the arts and humanities translate into meaningful, impactful careers.
“Inviting these three talented journalists to campus is a great opportunity for our students and the community to gain insight into the incredible work they’ve done,” said Errin Stegich-Moloney, manager of the Center for Experiential Learning at Schoolcraft College. “With Detroit being such a big sports town, they’re sure to share memorable stories and experiences with our guests.”
The Schoolcraft College Center for Academic Innovation is also a supporting partner for the presentation.
The panel discussion is free and open to the public. More information is available at schoolcraft.edu.