John Morris Shares Stories of History and Journalism with Student

John Morris Shares Stories of History and Journalism with Students

By : Donnie Moreland

Edited : Richelle McIntyre

On March 28, 2014, students attending the International Media Seminar attended a presentation by John Morris at his home in Paris, France. John Morris is the former head of Magnum Agency, former senior photo editor for Life Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post and other publications.

John Morris Delivers well received talk
during International Media Seminar
Photo Credit: Toniesha Taylor

            Morris, at 97 years of age, is considered one of the most successful senior news editors of the twentieth century. He spoke to students about his seventy year career as an editor and photographer. Along with his speech, he described the context and origin of the twentieth century’s most recognizable news photographs.

            Students and professors who attended the program were quite pleased with the content of the presentation. “We are witnessing history here. How can you not be amazed" said, junior marketing major at the Oregon Institute of Technology, Austin Chamb. Professor Kristen Livingston, of Missouri Southern State University, was more than ecstatic to know that her students were engaged with John Morris’s presentation. “I am incredibly lucky to know that my students witnessed this today. They will probably be talking about Mr. Morris for weeks,” she said.

            To find out more about John Morris’s life and accomplishments, check out his book, “Get the Picture: A Personal History of Photojournalism.”