October 16, 2000 - CBS has established an endowed scholarship in the amount of $50,000 in Dan Rather's name at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, Rather's alma mater. The scholarship honors the CBS EVENING NEWS anchor and managing editor for a continuing career in broadcast journalism marked by the highest standards of integrity and fairness, as well as unparalleled scope. The scholarship fund was announced by Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Television, and Andrew Heyward, President, CBS News. The CBS/Dan Rather Scholarship will provide a full tuition scholarship every year for a student majoring in journalism or...