Scholarship honors Lauderdale's 32-year broadcasting career in South Florida
By: Jeremy Jones
WPLG Channel 10, the ABC affiliate in Miami, has established the Dwight Lauderdale scholarship at Barry University. This scholarship at Barry University honors Lauderdale’s 32-year broadcasting career in South Florida. Lauderdale will retire this month with his last newscast on May 21.
The Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship will be need and merit based, and will be awarded each academic year to two Barry University students who meet the following criteria: A full-time undergraduate who is a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in communication; Cumulative GPA minimum of 3.00; and financial aid need ranking from Barry University’s Office of Financial Aid based on the EFC from the FAFSA.
The annual scholarship will be in the amount of $2,500, and candidates will be selected by the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the chair and faculty of the Department of Communication, the Office of Financial Aid and the Division of Institutional Advancement (Office of Donor Relations). Funds will be dispersed in the fall and spring semesters of each academic year.
“Nearly 40 years ago, someone gave me the opportunity to become a broadcast journalist. That opportunity was the launch pad for my career. I am honored to know that some future broadcast journalists will get that same opportunity at Barry University through a scholarship bearing my name.” said Lauderdale. “I hope this will send a message to students that if you work hard, you too can achieve your dreams. I look forward to meeting the scholarship recipients over the years and assisting them in any way I can.”
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Lauderdale graduated cum laude from Ohio University in 1973 with a degree in communications. But his illustrious career in broadcasting began before he even entered college. At the age of 17, Lauderdale began working at WSYX-TV, the local television station in his hometown. It was there that Lauderdale got first-hand experience in processing black and white film, news writing, producing and being an on-air talent. Now, more than three decades later, Lauderdale is known as one of the most respected journalists in South Florida.
He joined WPLG in 1976 as a reporter before becoming co-anchor of “Channel 10 Eyewitness News” with Ann Bishop in 1985, forming one of the most formidable local news anchor teams in the country. Among Lauderdale’s many awards and honors are the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle Award, the prestigious Ohio State Award and two Emmy’s. In 1998, readers of the Sun Sentinel voted Lauderdale the No. 1 anchor in the market. He was also named best news anchor by South Florida Magazine in 1990.
Through the Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship at Barry University, WPLG pays tribute to Lauderdale’s long and respected career as a broadcast journalist.
The Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship will be need and merit based, and will be awarded each academic year to two Barry University students who meet the following criteria: A full-time undergraduate who is a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in communication; Cumulative GPA minimum of 3.00; and financial aid need ranking from Barry University’s Office of Financial Aid based on the EFC from the FAFSA.
The annual scholarship will be in the amount of $2,500, and candidates will be selected by the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the chair and faculty of the Department of Communication, the Office of Financial Aid and the Division of Institutional Advancement (Office of Donor Relations). Funds will be dispersed in the fall and spring semesters of each academic year.
“Nearly 40 years ago, someone gave me the opportunity to become a broadcast journalist. That opportunity was the launch pad for my career. I am honored to know that some future broadcast journalists will get that same opportunity at Barry University through a scholarship bearing my name.” said Lauderdale. “I hope this will send a message to students that if you work hard, you too can achieve your dreams. I look forward to meeting the scholarship recipients over the years and assisting them in any way I can.”
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Lauderdale graduated cum laude from Ohio University in 1973 with a degree in communications. But his illustrious career in broadcasting began before he even entered college. At the age of 17, Lauderdale began working at WSYX-TV, the local television station in his hometown. It was there that Lauderdale got first-hand experience in processing black and white film, news writing, producing and being an on-air talent. Now, more than three decades later, Lauderdale is known as one of the most respected journalists in South Florida.
He joined WPLG in 1976 as a reporter before becoming co-anchor of “Channel 10 Eyewitness News” with Ann Bishop in 1985, forming one of the most formidable local news anchor teams in the country. Among Lauderdale’s many awards and honors are the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle Award, the prestigious Ohio State Award and two Emmy’s. In 1998, readers of the Sun Sentinel voted Lauderdale the No. 1 anchor in the market. He was also named best news anchor by South Florida Magazine in 1990.
Through the Dwight Lauderdale Scholarship at Barry University, WPLG pays tribute to Lauderdale’s long and respected career as a broadcast journalist.
To make your gift please click here: https://www.barry.edu/giving/forms/dwightLauderdale/default.asp