Time Management and Tenacity: How I Became the First Black Tenured Journalism Professor at Ole Miss
Looking back on my career, it is easy to see the milestones and awards and think they came from talent alone. But anyone who has
Alysia Steele
Writer and Oral Historian
Oxford, MS
About
Alysia Steele did not build her career overnight. It was shaped over decades of showing up, meeting deadlines, and doing the work when no one was watching. Her path moved through newsrooms, classrooms, archives, and communities. At each step, she focused on craft, responsibility, and people.
Today, Steele is recognized as a leader in photojournalism and oral history. Her work preserves stories that might otherwise be lost. It also reflects how long-term careers are built in media and academia.
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Jewelry, Journalism, and Justice: How Creative Hobbies Fuel Professional Passion
For as long as I can remember, I have loved creating. Long before I became a photojournalist, a professor, or an author, I was drawn