May 6, 2026

University honors JMC faculty for service

Four JMC faculty members received service awards during the Faculty Recognition Banquet.

They were:

Gill Welsch, senior instructor of advertising, 30 years
Gross Magee, senior instructor of GCM, 25 years
Debbie Owens, associate professor of JMC, 20 years
Tim Vance, assistant professor of JMC, 10 years

Leigh Wright

Pictured above, right to left: Gretchen Beatty, Jada Poindexter, Charlie Jury, Mackenzie Rogers, Ayden Dick, Dixie Lynn and Natalie Gardner.

2026 Outstanding Seniors Awarded

On April 19, 2026, JMC Department faculty and friends gathered on the first floor of Wilson Hall for the annual celebration of our department’s outstanding seniors, plus several other notable achievements. Department Chair Dr. Kevin Qualls opened the ceremony. Next, each of the Curriculum Coordinators took to the podium to sing the well-deserved praises of […]

Ads Club Competes at AAF in Dayton, OH this April.

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