‘Crossfire’ cohost Van Jones says what he would most like people to remember about him is that he’s “the guy that showed up for the fight …. [in order] to make a difference.”
Jones accepts his Distinguished Alumni Award with Dr. Ogg (left) and Dr. Nanney. (Bud Grimes)
UTM Department of Communications chairman Dr. Robert Nanney (left) with Van Jones. (Nathan Morgan)
Dr. Jerald Ogg (right) was one of Jones’ instructors and closest friend at UTM. (Nathan Morgan)
Van Jones addresses the audience at the annual Department of Communications Banquet. (Sheila Scott)
This is the senior photo for Anthony K. “Van” Jones that is included in the 1990 Spirit Yearbook. (1990 Spirit Yearbook)
Van Jones who was the Executive Editor of The Pacer while he attended UTM is pictured with members of The Pacer staff and their adviser in the 1990 Spirit Yearbook. In the back row from left to right is Michelle Andrews, Christy Buttrey and Margaret Merril. In the front row from left to right is Dr. Jerald Ogg The Pacer’s adviser, Sheila Schoonover and Van Jones. (1990 Spirit Yearbook)