Dwight L. Teeter, 80, a journalism educator for more than four decades, an expert and author on media law and journalism history, and a mentor to countless graduate students, died Feb. 27 in Knoxville, Tennessee, following a long illness. He retired from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, at the end of 2014 after nearly 50 … Continue reading Dwight L. Teeter
Wayne E. Swegle, 89, passed away on Oct. 15, 2015 in Ames, Iowa. Swegle graduated from Indianola High School and enrolled at Iowa State College at the early age of 16. His schooling was interrupted by service in the Army Air Force during WWII, but he returned to Iowa State in 1947, becoming Editor of … Continue reading Wayne E. Swegle
Abby M. Penning, 31, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 31, 2015, at her home in Lombard, Illinois. Abby graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 2002 and continued her education at Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in journalism and mass communication in 2006. While a student, Abby participated in the Meredith Apprentice … Continue reading Abby M. Penning
Richard (Dick) J. Cech passed away Friday, Jul. 3, 2015. He was 96. Richard lived a long and full life that began in Kansas. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1941. After graduation he went into active duty with the Army and achieved the rank of Major commanding anti-aircraft combat units in … Continue reading Richard (Dick) J. Cech
Norma Lucille (Shellito) Morgan, 89, died peacefully from heart failure on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. Norma was a woman of deep faith, who was gracious and kind. Norma attended Iowa State College, earning a bachelors of science degree in home economics and technical journalism in 1946. While a student, she served as an editor of … Continue reading Norma Lucille (Shellito) Morgan
Read the full story from Iowa State News Service Ted Rule was one of three soldiers memorialized on Nov. 9, 2015, in Iowa State University’s Gold Star Hall Ceremony honoring Iowa State servicemen from Vietnam and World War II. Rule was born March 24, 1943, in Marshalltown and attended Crestwood High School in Cresco. Following … Continue reading Ted Rule Memorialized on Campus
Karl Friederich played a key role as a faculty member in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (now the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication) at Iowa State University. Karl joined the faculty in the fall of 1967 as an assistant professor with a half-time teaching and half-time extension appointment. He arrived from the … Continue reading Paying tribute to Karl Friederich, Greenlee’s PR leader
Wayne Davis, a long-time friend and supporter of the Greenlee School, passed away on January 11, 2015. He was 94. The former faculty member served as an honorary member of the School’s Advisory Council and received the James W. Schwartz Award for Distinguished Service to Journalism and Communication in 2005. Married May 28, 1944, to … Continue reading GSJC Councilman Wayne Davis Passes
Judith Ann Meehan, 81, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on June 29, 2013. The Kimballton native attended Iowa State University and lived in Des Moines since 1962. Judith and her late husband, William “Bill” Meehan were supporters of the Greenlee School graduate program. The Meehan’s established a scholarship fund in honor of their son, … Continue reading Judith Ann Meehan
Dorothy Thomson died on October, 20, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. She was 92. The White Pigeon, Michigan native graduated from Kalamazoo College and attended Iowa State College while working on a Master’s degree in zoology. Thomson and her second husband, John “Jack” Shelley were long-time supporters of the Greenlee School and attended may School events. … Continue reading Dorothy Thomson