Phyllis Parish Howard ‘79 and Seab Howard Mass Communications Endowed Fund Lecture

Guest Lecturer: Chris Lea, Emmy & Murrow Award winning Sports Anchor/Reporter (WRAL) Title: The Changing Landscape of Sports Reporting About the Phyllis Parish Howard ’79 and Seab Howard Endowed Fund: Established through a $250,000 gift from Barton College alumna Phyllis Parish Howard ’79 and her husband, Seab Howard, the endowed fund supports scholarships and professional learning opportunities for Mass Communications students. The fund connects students with communications professionals and real-world industry experiences through lectures, workshops, networking opportunities, site visits, and other experiential learning opportunities. The Howards created the fund as a shared investment in the future of storytelling, aligning their philanthropic goals with opportunities for students pursuing careers in communications.