The Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism
1950s: Research Emphasis Strengthened
1950: Television Discussions Began
1951: English Named Fourth Dean
1951: Lambert Expanded Radio Partnership
1951: Photojournalism Emphasized with New Missourian Technology
1953: KOMU-TV Established
1955: Television Coursework Added
1955: First African-American Student Graduated
1955: International Correspondents Highlighted Journalism Week
1958: Leading Quantitative Researcher Joined Faculty
1958-1959: School Celebrated 50th Anniversary
1958: Harry S. Truman Headlined Celebrity Luncheon
1959: Eleanor Roosevelt Headlined 50th Anniversary Conference
1959: World Press Congress Took the Stage
1959: Freedom of Information Center Dedicated
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