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  • Donald W. Reynolds

    Founder, Donald W. Reynolds Foundation

    Part 1

    Donald W. Reynolds founded the foundation that contributed the creation of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute.

    Part 2

    The Donrey Media Group eventually included some 100 enterprises. It began with two purchases in 1940.

    Part 3

    “Work is the most interesting thing I do,” Donald W. Reynolds told his biographer. A major part of that work for decades was travel.

     

  • Dale R. Spencer

    Dale R. Spencer
    October 17, 2017

    Dale Spencer’s scholarship, teaching and public service activities focused on the advancement of the free and independent press throughout the world.
  • Dale R. Spencer recognized at new RJI

    Dale R. Spencer recognized at new RJI
    October 17, 2017

    Dale R. Spencer, legendary Missouri journalism communication law professor, was honored in 2008 when a room at RJI was named for him.
  • Edward C. Lambert

    Edward C. Lambert
    October 17, 2017

    Born in What Cheer, Iowa, in 1910, Ed Lambert had an early fascination with the airwaves and the world of broadcasting.
  • Edward C. Lambert honored at new RJI

    Edward C. Lambert honored at new RJI
    October 17, 2017

    More than a half century after changing the face of broadcast news in mid-Missouri, Dr. Edward C. Lambert is being honored by former students, family and friends with a named endowment and seminar room in the new Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute.
  • Fred W. Smith

    Fred W. Smith
    October 17, 2017

    Fred W. Smith was a media executive and philanthropist. His business acumen helped Donald W. Reynolds build the Donrey Media Group.