Controversial Publisher Gives $22-Million to U. of Oklahoma Journalism School

Sometimes a gift can invite teaching opportunities -- though some may disagree about what lessons it presents.

Edward L. Gaylord, editor and publisher of The Daily Oklahoman, in Oklahoma City, has donated $22-million to the University of Oklahoma's journalism school. It is the largest single gift in the institution's history.

The university plans to use $14-million to build Gaylord Hall, a mass-communications and journalism building, and $8-million to

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