Marshall Ramsey is the Director of the Mississippi Media Lab and the Director of Engagement for the Jordan Center at the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. He’s also a two-time Pulitzer Finalist (2002 and 2006), a 2022 Southeastern Emmy winner, and his editorial cartoons are syndicated nationally by Creators Syndicate. His work has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and The (Jackson, Miss.) Clarion-Ledger. He’s also the author several successful books including three cartoon collections, two short story collections (Fried Chicken and Wine and Chainsaws and Casseroles) and the delightful children’s books Banjo’s Dream and SAVING SAM! A Banjo the Dog Story. He was also the longtime host of the award-winning weekly statewide radio program, Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. He has appeared on Fox & Friends, Inside Edition, CBSN and CNN New Day.
Ramsey’s also a cancer survivor. Diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2001, he has been honored by both the Melanoma Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society for paying his survival forward. He actively promotes skin cancer awareness and sun safety through cartoons, speeches, skin screenings and a 5K race. He even ran the Marine Corps Marathon to raise funds for melanoma research. (He completed the race, raised $13,000 and developed some wicked leg cramps).
Ramsey and his wife Amy live in Mississippi, the best state for politics, storytellers, sweet tea and raising a family.
To contact Marshall, email him at ramseyspeakslive@gmail.com
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