J. William and Mary Diederich
College of Communication
By-line Award
John Barron, Jour ’80
John Barron calls his job a "thrilling combo of huge impact and high-wire act." He is editor-in-chief of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Communicator of the Year
James F. Murphy, Jour ’86
At Marquette, Jim Murphy was a cartoonist for the Marquette Tribune and creator of the comic strip “Murphy’s Law.”
Young Alumna Award
Erin Slattery Black, Comm ’95
What do Placido Domingo, Antonio Banderas and Big Bird have in common? They've all had their costumes designed by Erin Slattery Black.
James T. Tiedge Memorial Award Michael R. Neufeldt, Comm ’00
Michael Neufeldt says, "With a good attitude and a positive outlook, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to."