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Journalism Education Committee

This committee's purpose is to promote excellence in education programs and practical research. It acts as a clearinghouse for the Society's academic members and students. It also works with annual convention planners on mentor programs both at the college and high school level.

Journalism Education Committee Chair

Yvette B. Walker
SPJ National Board/University of Oklahoma

Journalism Education Committee Members

Meredith Cummings
University of Alabama

Kym Fox
Texas State University

Tracy Ann Henion
Central Michigan University

Katelyn Howard
KGOU Radio
2020 honoree, SPJ Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award

Suzanne Lysak
Chapman University

Ed Madison
University of Oregon

Theresa Malloy
University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences

Jimmy McCollum
Lipscomb University

Sarah J. Nichols
Journalism Education Association

Jane Primerano
Independent journalist

Neil Ralston
Lindenwood University

Elizabeth Smith
Pepperdine University

Jeff South
Virginia Commonwealth University Katarina Spasovska
Western Carolina University