Under the guidance of photo editor Greg Dorsett, photojournalism took center stage in the pages of the Muskegon Chronicle in the 1980s and beyond. A fierce proponent of visual storytelling, Dorsett believed in the power of photography – and he believed in the people he hired over the years, both staff and countless interns. He was a boss to many, but also a mentor, coach and ethical compass. A “Dorsett internship” was as valuable as many semesters in school for many young photojournalists-in-training.
To honor Greg’s years of service and pay forward his vision to the next generation of photojournalists a Fellowship has been created in his name. The Fellowship has partnered with the premier student photojournalism competition – the College Photographer of the Year* (CPOY) – to select the annual recipient.
SCOPE OF FELLOWSHIP
The Greg Dorsett/Muskegon Chronicle Fellowship is awarded to the Gold winner of the CPOY Domestic Picture Story category and covers the expenses to work with top photojournalism professionals annually at the Missouri Photo Workshop. If the CPOY winner is unable to attend, the Dean and the MPW Director will find an appropriate recipient to meet the goals of the Fellowship.HOW TO DONATE
The best way to support this effort is to use the University of Missouri pledge form (PDF download below). Using the form will make sure that your gift ends up in the right place within the University. (The PDF file works best on a desktop computer, you can ‘share’ it by using email.)
There are other ways to give than pledging. This web page details the other ways the fellowship can accept gifts, including online, by check, securities, real estate/property, or even through planned giving. All gifts, regardless of amount or vehicle, are tax deductible charitable contributions to the University of Missouri and the University will send gift receipts for tax purposes.
UNIVERSITY CONTACT
Stefanie is available to answer any questions and assist as needed:
Stefanie Gray
Director of Advancement
Missouri School of Journalism
103 Neff Hall | Columbia MO 65211
O: 573-882-4822 | C: 417-496-9894
E: stefaniegray@missouri.edu | W: giving.missouri.edu
*The College Photographer of the Year competition was founded by Cliff and Vi Edom in 1945. The University of Missouri administers the contest with support from its co-sponsor Nikon Inc., whose generosity allows CPOY to offer free entry to college students worldwide.