Walter Williams

Journalist, Organization founder

1864 – 1935

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Who was Walter Williams?

Walter Williams was an American journalist and educator. He founded the world's first journalism school at the University of Missouri, and later served as the university's president. An internationalist, he promoted the ideals of journalism globally and is often referred to as "The Father of Journalism Education.

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Born
Jul 2, 1864
Boonville
Religion
  • Christianity
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Employment
  • University of Missouri–Columbia
Died
Jul 29, 1935

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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