Dr. Maryjo Cochran

Dean, College of Communications and Fine Arts
Professor of Broadcast Journalism

Dr. Cochran earned her BFA in Speech and Theatre Education from Southern Methodist University and her MA and PhD in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Cochran has been in higher education for 28 years... Tulsa University, Baylor University, nine years at the University of New Mexico as the director of theatre arts television and 13 years at Sam Houston State University as the Coordinator of Radio & Television.

Dr. Cochran joined Troy Universtiy as the dean of the College of Communications and Fine Arts in 2005. She also teaches in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication. Last summer she escorted Troy students to London to study British Broadcasting, Theatre and Cultural Arts.

Dr. Cochran's doctoral dissertation was on "The Social Relevance and Production of: AS THE WORLD TURNS." Cochran has produced several television documentaries on the mentally ill homeless, women addicted to heroin, moms in prison, children and violence and other social issues.

Dr. Cochran grew up in the village of Paw Paw, Michigan (population 3,000 and three wineries) located near Kalamazoo. Cochran and her family are international travelers, so working at Troy University with its international initiatives and living in the small town of Troy, Alabama is her heaven on earth!

Dr. Cochran is married to "John E. Cochran" ... (no, not that one...) and has two children. John IV is a student at Western Michigan University studying special education and coaching and her daughter, Hallie, is a photography major at SCAD (the Savannah College of Art and Design)... Cochran's husband and children are avid golfers -- she prefers the sport of shopping!

E-mail:
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~cochran/

Dr. Bridgette Colaco

Assistant Professor of Journalism and Advertising

Dr. Colaco brings an extensive level of professional and academic experience in journlaism, international and cross-cultural communications to the Hall School. In addition, she advised undergraduates at the Daily Egyptian, the award-winning student newspaper Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Dr. Colaco has traveled to more than 30 countires and speaks several foreign languages.

Dr. Colaco's degrees are:

• Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Arts, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.
• International Diploma in Advanced Journalism, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
• Master of Arts, University of Calcutta, India
• BA, St. Xavier's College, Calcutta, India
• Diploma in French, French Cultural Embassy, Calcutta, India

E-mail: Pending
Web Page - Pending

Dr. Hal Fulmer

Troy University Associate Provost
Professor of Journalism

Dr. Fulmer earned his Ph.D. from LSU.

Dr. Fulmer is Troy University's Associate Provost and teaches in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication.

E-mail:
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~fulmer/

Professor David "Doc" Kirby

Lecturer of Journalism

Prof. "Doc" Kirby specializes in broadcast journalism and communication technology. He brings more than 30 years of real-world broadcast experience to the classroom.

Prof. Kirby won statewide ad writing and production competitions and placed nationally in a Billboard Magazine ad competition. He has trained hundreds of Troy Univ. student announcers, reporters and sportscasters at WTBF Radio.

Prof. Kirby was the Program Manager for WTBF AM and FM radio in Troy for many years plus he serves as a minister for the United Methodist Church since 1990.

Prof. Kirby's BME and MS degrees are from Troy University. 

Dr. Padgett is director of the Hall School of Journalism and Communication and specializes in technology. He is a Professor of Journalism. Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's faculty, Dr. Padgett taught at Auburn University. 

Dr. Padgett has more than 20 years of professional media experience and has worked in several positions including as a reporter, commentator, manager and broadcast engineer at several radio and television stations including: 

• WPDQ (Jacksonville, Fla) 
• WRLJ-FM (Jacksonville, Fla.)
• WMMB (Melbourne, Fla.) 
• WTVX-TV (Fort Pierce, Fla) 
• AFNE (Frankfurt, Germany) 
• WRUF (Gainesville, Fla) 

His degrees are: 

• Ph.D., Florida State University 
• MA, University of Alabama 
• BA, University of Central Florida 

Professor Schubert specializes in public relations. She is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Public Relations. Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's faculty, Professor Schubert taught at Auburn University. Professor Schubert also worked in public relations for several organizations including the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. She continues serving as a public relations consultant for Habitat for Humanity and several other organizations. 

Prof. Schubert's degrees are: 

• MA Auburn University 
• BA Auburn University 

Dr. Spurlock has 15 years of professional broadcast journalism experience. He worked as a news reporter, anchor, producer, and managing editor at a number of radio and TV stations, including: 

• WKDF (AM)/WKDF (FM) in Nashville,Tennessee
• WVJS (AM)/WSTO (FM) in Owensboro, Kentucky
• WVJS-TV in Owensboro, Kentucky
• WTVK-TV (NBC Affiliate) in Knoxville, Tennessee
WFIE-TV (NBC Affiliate) in Evansville, Indiana

Dr. Spurlock's degrees are:

• BA Western Kentucky University
• MS Middle Tennessee State University
• Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi

Professor Warden specializes in print journalism in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication and he is an Assistant Professor. Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's faculty, Professor Warden was the editorial page editor of Investor's Business Daily.

Professor Warden has more than 20 year of professional journalism experience. This includes working as the press secretary for a United States Congressman in Washington, D.C. and serving as editor for M. Stanton Evan's National Journalism Center.

Professor Warden's professional experience is not limited to print journalism. He has more than 10 years experience as a radio business reporter. His daily two-minute report was heard in more than 80 markets nationwide.

Prof. Warden's degrees are: 

• MA American University 
• BA University of Virginia

Professor Delana Young

Lecturer of Journalism and Advertising

Prof. Young earned her MA in Advertising from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Prior to joining Troy University, Prof. Young worked with several major corporations.

E-mail:
Web Page - http://jschool.troy.edu/~young/

Professor Evans specializes in print journalism. Professor Evans has held Troy University's "Chair" of Journalism position for more than 25 years and recently retired as the director of the National Journalism Center in Washington, DC.

Professor Evans travels to Troy from Washington. DC, every spring term and teaches Editorial Writing. In 2004, Troy's annual Journalism Symposium was named for Professor Stan Evans.

Professor Evan's degrees are: 

• BA Yale University

• Editor, Indianapolis News 
• Nationally syndicated columnists
• Author of seven books
• Commentotor with WGMA, the Voice of America, NPR, and CBS radio and television

Dean Bankester specializes in print journalism. Dean Bankester retired in 1995 and now lives in southwest Alabama. Prior to joining the Hall School of Journalism and Communication's faculty, Dean Bankester taught at several universities and worked at newspapers in the southeast. 

Dean Bankester's degrees are: 

• MA University of Alabama
• BA University of Alabama

Adjunct Faculty / Hall School of Journalism and Communication

Mr. Dan Atkinson specializes in advertising and broadcast journalism. He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience to the classroom. Mr. Atkinson is well-known in the nation as he was an on-air meteorologist for the Weather Channel. In addition, Mr. Atkinson worked for WSB-TV in Atlanta, WSFA-TV and WNCF-TV in Montgomery, Alabama. He is currently seen on WFRZ-TV and WSFA-TV in Montgomery.

Mr. Atkinson graduated from Emory University's Candler School of Theology.

Mr. Fred Azbell specializes in broadcast journalism. He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience to the classroom. Prior to joining Troy University, Mr. Azbell worked for several radio stations plus the Alabama Radio News Network.

Mr. Azbell manages Troy University Public Radio, a job that allows him to work closely with Hall School of Journalism and Communication students.

Mr. Azbell's BA and MA degrees are from Jacksonville State University. 

Mr. Bob Bossell specializes in advertising.

Mr. Kyle Bozeman specializes in broadcast journalism. He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience to the classroom. Prior to joining Troy University, Mr. Bozeman worked for several radio and television stations including WAKA TV-8 in Montgomery. Mr. Bozeman manages Troy University's TrojanVision-TV, a job that allows him to work closely with Hall School of Journalism and Communication students. Mr. Bozeman's BS degree in Journalism is from Troy State University and his MA degree in Communications is from Auburn University. 

Adjunct Faculty / Troy University
Director of Radio and Television

Mr. Clower specializes in broadcast journalism. He is Director of Radio and Television at Troy University and continues to work hard to improve these facilities, improve programming and increase the audience for Southeastern Public Radio and Troy University's TrojanVision-TV. His responsibilities continue to grow and now include working with Troy University's electronic classrooms and the SEAL Network. 

Mr. Clower is a graduate of Troy University.
 

Adjunct Faculty / Hall School of Journalism and Communication

Dr. Flinn specializes in broadcast journalism and teaches radio and global communication classes for the Hall School of Journalism and Communication.

Dr. Flinn is a retired Air Force officer and earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of Ohio. 

Adjunct Faculty / Hall School of Journalism and Communication

Mr. Bob Howell specializes in broadcast journalism. He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience to the classroom. Mr. Howell is one of the best-known broadcast journalists in the region and he has covered most major stories in Alabama, the nation and the world during his career. 

Mr. Howell is the primary news anchor on WSFA-TV in Montgomery, Alabama.

Mr. Howell graduated from Troy State University and was awarded the Journalism Alumni Association's Alumni of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the journalism field. 

Mr. Dee Jackson specializes in broadcast journalism. He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience to the classroom.

Mr. Jackson is sports director of WAKA TV-8 in Montgomery. Mr. Jackson's BS degree in Broadcast Journalism is from Alabama A&M University.

Mr. Jeff Shearer specializes in sports information. He brings many years of real-world broadcast experience to the classroom. Mr. Shearer is the sports director for WSFA-TV in Montgomery, Alabama.

Mr. Shearer graduated from the University of Colorado. 

Ms. Brenda McDuffie probably deals with more people everyday than anyone else in the Hall School of Journalism and Communication. On a typical day, she works with students, faculty, parents, university administrators and alumni. Add keeping track of student, faculty and departmental paperwork and you see why Ms. McDuffie is a very busy person. 

While Ms. McDuffie is busy, she always takes time to help students, faculty and alumni. This is one of the reasons why we all know that if you need something from the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, you need to talk to Ms. Brenda.