Tag: Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism
Honor Medalists to Share Perspectives, Expertise During Oct. 18 Master Classes
The Daylong Series Begins at 9 a.m. and Is Free, Open to the Public Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 10, 2016) — Journalists’ influence, advancing democracy and inclusion are some of the topics of this year’s Missouri Honor Medal master classes. The daylong series begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Missouri School of Journalism. … Continued
Professor Emeritus Rod Gelatt Honored With Endowment on 90th Birthday
Former Students Recognize His Legacy of High-Quality Storytelling and Reporting By Maggie Teson Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 8, 2016) — During his more than 45 years of service at the Missouri School of Journalism, Professor Emeritus Rod Gelatt built a legacy of high-quality storytelling and reporting in radio and television news. In honor of his 90th … Continued
Tom Gray, Former General Manager of KOMU-TV, Dies
The Station Received the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence Under Gray’s Leadership Columbia, Mo. (April 6, 2016) — Thomas Richard Gray, 76, of Columbia, former general manager of KOMU-TV, passed away on March 31, 2016. Gray took over as general manager in 1974. The station is the only university-owned, fully commercial television … Continued