Past UT Journalism Chairs and Department Heads

William H. Mayes was named as organizer and director of the School, and served from 1914 to 1927.

Paul J. Thompson, became a faculty member of the School of Journalism in 1919, beginning a 45-year career of journalism teaching and administration. He served as chairman of the department from 1927 to 1958.

DeWitt C. Reddick, one of the founders of the College of Communication, joined the journalism faculty in 1927 and served as director of the school from 1959 to 1965 when he became the first dean of the College of Communication. He served as dean until 1969.

Norris Davis (?-1976)

Griff Singer (1976-1977)

Dwight Teeter (1977-1984)

Mike Quinn (1984-1985)

Max McCombs (1985-1991)

Wayne Danielson (1991-1993)

Rusty Todd (1993-1996)

Steve Reese (1996-2002)

Lorraine Branham (2002 – present)