James C. Bishop, Retired Professor, Dies

James C. Bishop, a retired professor of mass communication and journalism at The University of Southern Mississippi, died Dec. 3 at his residence in Hattiesburg. He was 92.

Bishop served on the Southern Miss faculty from 1964 to 1990, teaching courses in advertising, journalism, photography and public relations. In addition to teaching, he was director of the university's Newspaper Production Office and advisor to the advertising staff of The Student Printz. 

“Dr. Bishop was a longtime and committed member of our faculty who was known for his dedication to our students," said Dr. David R. Davies, professor and interim director of the Southern Miss School of Mass Communication and Journalism. "He contributed so much to the university over the years."

Before joining the university, Bishop worked for more than 30 years in the newspaper industry, mostly as an advertising manager for newspapers in Tennessee and Mississippi. He also served his country as a pilot in the Army Air Corp during WWII.

Bishop earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi and a master's degree from Southern Miss. He was inducted into the Southern Miss School of Mass Communication and Journalism Hall of Fame in 2007.