Like Father, Like Son: A Journalism Legacy in the Classroom

On the final day of the Journalism 320 semester class, the classroom hums with energy. Students race to deadline, refine stories, and work shoulder to shoulder in a space that feels more like a bustling newsroom than a traditional classroom.

At the centre of it all are Darrell and Austin Davis, a father-and-son teaching team whose shared passion for journalism is shaping the next generation of storytellers.

Darrell brings decades of experience as a sportswriter and columnist, while Austin offers a contemporary perspective, grounded in digital reporting and modern newsroom demands. Together, they provide students with a rare blend of insight, bridging journalism’s storied past and its fast-paced present in real time.

Their dynamic goes beyond the curriculum. It’s rooted in mentorship, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to the craft, something students quickly recognize as they develop their own skills within the School of Journalism.

For both instructors, the classroom is more than a place to teach. It’s a place where journalism is lived, challenged, and passed on.

To learn more about this father-and-son teaching duo and how they are helping students chart their futures in journalism, read the full story in Degrees alumni news.

Banner photo: The University of Regina’s daring teaching duo, father and son Darrell and Austin Davis, have taught together for the past half decade. Photo credit: University Communications and Marketing