Our benefactors
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.
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Dale R. Spencer
Dale Spencer’s scholarship, teaching and public service activities focused on the advancement of the free and independent press throughout the world.
October 17, 2017 -
Dale R. Spencer recognized at new RJI
Dale R. Spencer, legendary Missouri journalism communication law professor, was honored in 2008 when a room at RJI was named for him.
October 17, 2017 -
Edward C. Lambert
Born in What Cheer, Iowa, in 1910, Ed Lambert had an early fascination with the airwaves and the world of broadcasting.
October 17, 2017 -
Edward C. Lambert honored at new RJI
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.
October 17, 2017 -
Fred W. Smith
Fred W. Smith was a media executive and philanthropist. His business acumen helped Donald W. Reynolds build the Donrey Media Group.
October 17, 2017