H. G. Davis, Jr.

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H. G. Davis, Jr.
Education University of Florida
Occupation Professor
Reporter and Writer

Horance G. "Buddy" Davis, Jr. is an editorial writer for the Gainesville Sun and a professor of journalism at the University of Florida at Gainesville, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1971 for a series of editorials on school integration.

Davis received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida, and in 1971 he was named a UF Distinguished Alumnus. In 1977 he received the highest service award from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Wells Memorial Key.