Myrta Pulliam
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Myrta Jane Pulliam is the granddaughter of Eugene C. Pulliam
, former publisher of the Indianapolis Star, and the daughter of Eugene S. Pulliam
, Star publisher from 1975 to 1999. She has worked as a journalist in Indianapolis and Phoenix, winning a Pulitzer Prize
for her contributions to a 1974 series of Star stories on police corruption.
A co-founder of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.
, Pulliam is also a past board member.
Eugene C. Pulliam
Eugene Collins Pulliam was an American newspaper publisher and businessman who was the founder and longtime president of Central Newspapers Inc., a multi-billion dollar media corporation....
, former publisher of the Indianapolis Star, and the daughter of Eugene S. Pulliam
Eugene S. Pulliam
Eugene Smith Pulliam was the publisher of the Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis News from 1975 until his death....
, Star publisher from 1975 to 1999. She has worked as a journalist in Indianapolis and Phoenix, winning a Pulitzer Prize
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
for her contributions to a 1974 series of Star stories on police corruption.
A co-founder of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.
Investigative Reporters and Editors
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the quality of investigative reporting. Formed in 1975, it presents the IRE Awards and holds conferences and training classes for journalists. Its headquarters is in Columbia, Missouri, at the University of...
, Pulliam is also a past board member.