Worth McDougald

Worth McDougald (26 July 1925 – 19 April 2007) was an American journalism educator who oversaw the Peabody Awards for nearly 30 years, from 1963-1991. Associated Press (April 23, 2007). [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/23/us/23mcdougald.html Worth McDougald, Journalism Educator, Dies at 82.] ]

McDougald grew up in Statesboro, Georgia. In World War II, McDougald served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater, then returned to Emory University to complete his degree. He became an assistant professor at the University of Georgia in 1949, then earned an M.A. degree in Political Science from UGA in 1954 and the Ph.D. degree from the Ohio State University in 1964. He was later called to active duty during the Korean War. Nelson, Don (April 20, 2007). Peabody director dies at 81. "Athens Banner-Herald"] "Dr. Mac," as he was known on campus, served in a variety of roles, including head of the Department of Radio-Television-Film. McDougald was named to the Georgia Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

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* [http://www.peabody.uga.edu/about/McDougald.html Worth McDougald] via Peabody Awards