HUSSMAN SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA

UNC Hussman maintains its status as a top public program in media and journalism by adhering to rigorous standards, ensuring that the curriculum, faculty qualifications and educational outcomes meet evolving industry and academic standards. We prepare students to ignite the public conversation in our state, the nation and the world. Your support helps champion the role of communication in fostering democracy.

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Through collaborative courses and hands-on experiences, students grow through relationships with faculty, staff and alumni invested in their success. Help us equip them with the skills to innovate, create impact and thrive in the media industry.

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Champion the student journey

Contribute to a nimble, evolving curriculum that prepares students for career success and leadership through immersive and experiential learning opportunities.

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Provide technology and spark innovation

Help meet the school's emerging technological facilities, equipment and software needs as it prioritizes innovation in all modes to ensure excellence in education, research and operations.

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Research and graduate programs

Support world-leading scholarship by paving the way for research discoveries and helping to recruit and retain top-tier scholars.

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Reporting from the Olympics 60 years after her grandfather won gold

Mason Murr ’24 was not only born into Carolina legacy, she was also born into an Olympics legacy — a torch she carried while in Paris.

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Meeting the opportunity to expand, lead and innovate nationally and globally

UNC Hussman aims to be the global leader in innovation, education and research in journalism and media.

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employers across eight countries and 34 states hired 2024 graduates

17,000+

alumni that help to create a powerful network throughout the state, nation and world

30+

alumni and faculty Pulitzer Prizes

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Your gift to UNC Hussman helps us prepare students to succeed in the new media environment, whether they pursue careers in journalism, advertising, public relations or other communications fields. And, you are supporting our faculty as they tackle important questions with tremendous impact on politics, health, economics, law and more.

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Fund for UNC Hussman

Provide support for powerful resources that create opportunities for incredible student learning experiences and faculty innovation at UNC Hussman.

Curtis Media Center Endowment

Provide support for AV integration and operations for the new, state-of-the-art broadcast studio and Curtis Media Center.

The Scott Family Foundation Expendable Fund for Student Experiences

Ensure that students with financial need can take advantage of the school’s many transformational experiential learning opportunities that are available both through course work and extracurricular opportunities.

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The development and alumni affairs team at UNC Hussman works tirelessly to secure the resources necessary to support innovative programs, student scholarships and cutting-edge research. Connect with the team to learn how you can make an impact in making UNC Hussman a global leader in journalism and media.

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Liz Kendall

Associate Director of Development

liz_kendall@unc.edu 603-496-1606

Katy Lucci

Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Affairs

katy_lucci@unc.edu (919) 962-3037

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Alexandra Myers

Assistant Director of Development

alexandra.myers@unc.edu (919) 962-1204

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"I give because so many gracious alums before my time gave to make a difference when I was a Tar Heel. Those stipends for travel, networking trips and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities UNC Hussman affords its talented students — they made all the difference in launching my career, and I am honored to be able to return the favor for the next generation. Every dollar and every gift makes a difference, no matter how small it may feel."

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Jeremy Spearman ’11

UNC Hussman Graduate