A veteran journalist with more than 40 years of experience has been hired to direct Texas A&M University’s new journalism program.
Kathleen O. McElroy, a 1981 Texas A&M graduate, will oversee the program’s vision to prepare the next generation of journalists, forge collaborations and work to rebuild community confidence in the free press.
“There is so much trust in A&M and the Aggie core values, and we want to position the planned new journalism degrees and program as an integral part of the Aggie brand,” McElroy said.
The university’s expanded program within the Department of Communication and Journalism aims to build on existing partnerships and collaborations with KAMU public television and radio, 12th Man Productions and campus organizations, while exploring potential partnerships with other journalism platforms.
