College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
CLASS Distinguished Alumnus 2005
Richard Rogers
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/SERVICE:
- Former news anchor in Jacksonville, Wilmington, and Savannah
- Reported live from Augusta National Golf Club during Masters and covered Arnold Palmer's final competitive round
- Percussionist who has performed with Augusta Symphony
- First Chairman of Broadcast Advisory Board at Georgia Southern University
- Field Anchoring from scene of plane crash in Augusta helped win NEWS 12 a prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award
AFFILIATIONS/HONORS:
- In 2001 & 2003, awarded "Best Specialized Reporting Award" by the Georgia Associated Press
- Member of Augusta First Baptist Church
- Member of Augusta Rotary Club
- Volunteer for local school and community organizations
- AP Awards for "Best Newscast," "Best Feature" and "Best Series"