Ted Donald Colson, 92, Oklahoma City, Professor Emeritus of communication studies who helped develop the KNTU radio station during his time at North Texas, died March 11. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Drury College and his master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. He worked at UNT from 1956 to 1993, also serving as head of radio and TV studies in what was then the speech and drama department. He received the Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award, and in 1995 was named an Honorary Alumnus by the UNT Alumni Association.
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Ted Donald Colson, 92, Oklahoma City, Professor Emeritus of communication studies who helped develop the KNTU radio station during his time at North Texas, died March 11. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Drury College and his master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. He worked at UNT from 1956 to 1993, also serving as head of radio and TV studies in what was then the speech and drama department. He received the Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award, and in 1995 was named an Honorary Alumnus by the UNT Alumni Association.
