Art Eckman joined Kennesaw State Athletics after more than four decades in broadcasting. Most recognized for being the voice of ESPN’s coverage of Supercross and Motocross, he established himself as one of the most versatile broadcasters in the business covering more than 20 different sports. After beginning his career as a sports anchor and sports […]
Kerry Brock explores time and connectedness in her sculptured paintings, drawings, prints, and hand made books. Bold graphics, storytelling, and landscape influence her art practice, steeped in personal and professional history. Kerry grew up on a farm in Pasco, WA, driving crop-harvesting equipment, competing with her sheep and horses in 4-H events and sewing her […]
I grew up in Edmonds, WA and graduated from WSU in 1979. I wanted to work in television after a career day visit to KING TV when I was in the 8th grade. I knew I wanted to be a part of live TV but didn’t really know or understand which part of the business […]
Bertha Lynn ’77 Communications at Washington State University is the Executive Director of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver. She credits her KOMO broadcasting mentor Marty Camp Wilson, her WSU mentors Hugh Rundell, V.N. Bhatia, Carla Kappler, and Elwood Hartman, along with alum Keith Jackson, as well as her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority role models Annjennette […]
Broadcast journalist and media executive John E. Davis was born on November 3, 1947, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Tommy Christian and Myrtle Donaldson. Davis was raised in Wichita Falls and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1966. He went on to attend Henderson County Junior College in Athens, Texas before transferring to […]
Criteria Students are selected for this award on the basis of outstanding performance in and service to the broadcasting program, with special consideration of those who demonstrate a strong work ethic and a commitment to “getting the job done.” Financial need may also be a consideration. Information about the top applicants for this award will […]
Criteria The Northwest Automotive Press Association will award one scholarship for the academic year fall 2012/spring 2013. The recipient will be chosen using the following criteria: Applicant must be a student currently registered at Washington State University at the time of the award. Applicant must be a resident of Washington, Oregon or Idaho. Applicant must […]
Criteria The Glenn Johnson scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates the highest level of commitment to quality and integrity in the broadcasting profession. History This fund was established by alumni and friends of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication to honor Professor Glenn A. Johnson for his dedication to students and to […]
Criteria Funds may be used for scholarships and other forms of financial support to aid students in communications. Preference will be given to promising freshman students in broadcasting who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. History A strong belief in the value of higher education led Evelyn Lund Deck and Errett Deck to create […]