The 2007 selection committee has awarded Jim Upshaw of the University of Oregon the Edward L. Bliss award for Distinguished Broadcast Journalism Education.
Upshaw has taught at UO since 1992. During that time he is credited with revamping the electronic media curriculum to reflect the current state of the industry. He has taught courses ranging from International Journalism to Media Criticism to intro courses in production and reporting and everything in between. UO honored him with the Marshall Award for Teaching Innovation in 2002.
A former student says, "Professor Upshaw has always been extremely generous with his time, his expertise and his support. His actions characterize the nature, depth and breadth of his commitment to his students."
Prior to his career in academe, Upshaw was a successful television reporter, writer and producer, working for NBC News and local stations in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Oakland and Denver.
Jim has held leadership positions in AEJMC, BEA, RTNDA and countless national, regional and local media groups. He served as head of the RTVJ division of AEJMC from 1998-99 and continues to serve on committees, moderate panels and support the leadership in any way possible.
Perhaps Jim’s colleague Tim Gleason says it best. "Jim is an extraordinary colleague and a voice of wisdom and reason. He believes in the power of journalism and journalism education to make a positive difference in the world. He has great faith in students and will go to great lengths to help them succeed."
Please join me and the selection committee in congratulating Jim Upshaw on a well deserved honor. The award will be presented at the RTVJ business meeting in Washington D.C. on Friday, August 10th with a special reception to follow.
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