Charles Overby honored by Baylor University

Ole Miss alumnus and namesake of the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics has been honored for his career by Baylor University in Texas.http://baylorlariat.com/2011/11/04/baylor-honors-12-for-campus-donation-christian-commitment/ Overby is a former editor of The Daily Mississippian and The Clarion-Ledger. Until his recent retirement, he headed the Freedom Forum, which developed and operates the Newseum in Washington, D.C., among many other global commitments to freedom of expression. He retains his position as Chairman of the Board there. The Overby Center operates in support of journalism education at Ole Miss and is adjacent to Farley Hall, home of the Meek School of Journalism and New Media.