The Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism
1950s: Research Emphasis Strengthened
1950: Television Discussions Began
1951: English Named Fourth Dean
1951: Lambert Expanded Radio Partnership
1951: Photojournalism Emphasized with New Missourian Technology
1953: KOMU-TV Established
1955: Television Coursework Added
1955: First African-American Student Graduated
1955: International Correspondents Highlighted Journalism Week
1958: Leading Quantitative Researcher Joined Faculty
1958-1959: School Celebrated 50th Anniversary
1958: Harry S. Truman Headlined Celebrity Luncheon
1959: Eleanor Roosevelt Headlined 50th Anniversary Conference
1959: World Press Congress Took the Stage
1959: Freedom of Information Center Dedicated
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1953
KOMU-TV Established


 
On Dec. 21, KOMU-TV, with its newly constructed 794-foot tower, was signed on the air by Dr. Edward C. Lambert. Earlier in the year, on Jan. 15, the Federal Communications Commission had granted the University permission to operate a commercial television station. KOMU-TV is still the only commercial television affiliate with a newsroom used as a training lab for students.

Dean Earl English and Professor Edward C. Lambert welcomed several distinguished guests for KOMU's dedication ceremony in early 1954 (top left). Lambert was the driving force behind KOMU, which provided programming from all four networks to Mid-Missouri residents and behind-the-scenes training for students.

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