Jimmy McCollum

Jimmy McCollum is a Professor in the School of Communication at Lipscomb University. He holds a B.A. in speech communication (1987) from Lipscomb, an M.S. in journalism from the University of Tennessee (1989), and a Ph.D. in mass communication from the University of Alabama (1998). His professional roles include director of the Tennessee High School Press Association and adviser to Herd Media, the student news service.

Research interests focus on mass communication theory and practice, journalism ethics, and educational media strategies. His career bridges academia and media practice, having worked as a part-time reporter/anchor at WSM Radio News.

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Labs/Teams: Oversees Herd Media operations and directs the Tennessee High School Press Association programs.