Sylvia Prozan Broadcasting Law Student
Judy Voelker profiles Sylvia Prozan, a Barnard student, noting Barnard’s public relations emphasis and the college’s view of women’s problems and potentials. The piece previews a series exploring whether a Barnard education is unique and its impact on youth's liberal education in New York.
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Judy Voelker
Barnard
New York
Barnard Alumna Sylvia Prozan Maps TV News Path
The Barnard Class of 1955 alumna recalls breaking gender barriers in early television. She describes starting as a secretary producer in Robert Sarnoff’s office, reporting on the Angela Davis trial, creating Action Line, and pursuing law studies to deepen her media work. She credits Barnard leadership and Millicent McIntosh for shaping ambitions.
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Barnard
New York City
Msssia “Simmons Prozan
Ms Prozan
California
Hillsboro
San Francisco
Sylvia Prozan
NBC
Ms. Prozan
NBC Cleveland
Robert Sarnoff
Cleveland
New Mexico
World Press
Ronald Reagan
Ralph Nader
Reagan
San Jose
Angela Davis
Action Line
Ms. Davis
Nixon
Millicent McIntosh
McIntosh
Case Western Reserve
George
Michael
Larry
Annie
Rebecca
Bulletin
Henrietta Swope
Prozan
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