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History of the College of Mass Comm



Historical Timeline


1971 -
President Scarlett proposes creation of the College of Mass Communication

1972 - The Learning Resource Center opened on campus allowing space to consolidate the programs that now make up the College of Mass Communication.

1972-'73 - The College of Mass Communication is formed. Broadcasting was pulled from the Dept. of Speech and Theater.  Journalism was created from a small list of existing courses.  The Recording Industry program, as well as other curricula, were created through the efforts of Drs. Ed Kimbrell & Glen Himebaugh, delegates from Music Row and an academic committee.

1981 - The College's first attempt at accreditation failed.

1983 - Senator John Bragg begins lobbying for funding to construct a building for the College.



















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