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Whitney Milam:
Public History graduate student wins Lone Star Emmy

October 2007—“Sniper ’66,” a documentary created by Texas State Public History graduate student Whitney Milam, was selected as the “Best Historical Documentary” by the Lone Star Emmy committee on Oct. 27. Milam’s documentary, which examines the Charles Whitman murders at The University of Texas Tower on Aug. 1, 1966, was broadcast on KTBC-Fox 7 in Austin, KDFW-Fox 4 in Dallas, and KRIV-Fox 26 in Houston.

“I am extremely proud to have been acknowledged by my peers and to have been nominated for this award,” Milam said. “The Public History program at Texas State has been instrumental in creating an environment in which my professional work and career can mature and grow. I also appreciate the support I've received from the History Department, its faculty, Phi Alpha Theta, and KTBC-Fox 7.”

The Lone Star Emmy Chapter, created by the Board of Trustees of the National Television Academy in 2002, is dedicated to becoming the primary portal to connect professionals and students in Texas' television broadcast-related fields for networking and career development. The chapter serves all 19 television markets in Texas, and includes members from TV-related fields including news and non-news broadcasting; production; post production; education; advertising; and public relations.

“Sniper ‘66” was previously honored with a 2006 Telly Award for “Best Historical Documentary.”

Currently, Whitney Milam is wrapping up production on a history of the French Legation in Austin. Commissioned and created for use by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, “A Glorious Opportunity: The French Legation in the Republic of Texas” is slated for release in October 2007.