Local 4 News morning anchor earns master’s degree

Local 4 News gives a shout-out of congratulations to our colleague!

Morning anchor Danielle Davis earned her master’s degree in criminology and security studies, and attended her commencement Friday at the University of Nebraska – Omaha.

Danielle Davis, or Dani as her friends call her, is a Chicago native. She is a graduate of Columbia College, she has a BA in Communications.

Being a true Chicagoan, she proudly reps the Bears, Bulls, White Sox and Blackhawks. She will support the Cubs, but only when they are not playing the White Sox. She says she loves the Midwest and can’t imagine working anywhere else. “It just wouldn’t be life without four seasons,” she said.

For fun she likes all outdoor activities including, tennis, hiking, and Al Fresco dining. She also has a love for musical theater and concerts. An avid reader, her favorite author is Dan Brown but not for “DaVinci Code.” She says Brown’s “Angels & Demons” is what storytelling is all about.

She loves community stories that deal with social issues and social justice. She loves giving a voice to the voiceless and those that are under-served and neglected by society. She looks forward to one day drafting new and rewriting old policies and laws that are outdated and that inadvertently harm citizens more than it helps them.