The Defender spoke with Sandifer-Walker about what she describes as a “re-imagining” of TSU’s School of Communications and the impact she continues have upon the students she educates.

The School of Communication opened its doors in 1975 with the help of Dr. Clarice Elizabeth Pierson Lowe. Dr. Lowe came to Houston to work as a librarian for Texas Southern University in 1947.

Students had the opportunity to learn what it means to be a producer and to work behind the camera. Gagne said exposing the new generation to other opportunities in the media industry is one of her passions.