Uses and Purposes:
This fund is established by Lester and Bernice Smith to create a distinguished professorship in media management in the Murrow College at Washington State University.

The distinguished professorship will focus in particular on the development of knowledge and experience of students in managing staff, operations, advertising and leadership of media companies. The proceeds from the endowment fund may be used to supplement the salary of the holder of the professorship, to pay salaries for his or her assistants, and to pay expenses associated with the holder’s scholarly work.

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History:
Lester M. Smith was the managing director of Kaye Smith Enterprises, a Bellevue, Washington based communications firm which owns broadcast properties and advertising companies. Les Smith serves Washington State University as a founding member of the Murrow College Advisory Board, and has maintained a long association with the school in working with the faculty and providing internships and employment for communications students.

Their daughter, Kimberly Smith Miller, is a 1978 graduate of WSU in fine arts. This distinguished professorship will build on established strengths of the Murrow College in preparing managers and professionals in the fields of broadcasting, journalism, advertising, and public relations.

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