Giving

The Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations relies on the generosity of alumni and friends to enhance the educational experience and create opportunities for our students. Gifts support a variety of department initiatives such as funding student research, conference travel, and experiential learning; and providing scholarships to students pursuing degrees in communication, journalism, and public relations.

Your support helps us provide meaningful learning experiences, recognize student achievement and prepare the next generation of communicators, journalists and public relations professionals. Every gift makes a difference.

You can make a secure online donation using the "Make my gift now" button below. Then click the "Your gift. Your choice." button to search for department funds. You can also select one of the funds listed below to make a gift directly.

Department/Programs Gift Funds

Department of Communications, Journalism, and Public Relations 30064 — Supports initiatives, activities, the mission and operation of the Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations

Communications 30066 — Supports initiatives, activities, the mission and operation of Communications program

Journalism and Media Studies 30067 — Supports initiatives, activities, the mission and operation of the Journalism and Media Studies program

Public Relations & Advertising 30488 — Supports initiatives, activities, the mission and operation of the Public Relations and Advertising program 

Donald C. Hildum Endowed Scholarship 65522 — Established in memory of Donald C. Hildum, longtime professor of communications, by family, colleagues and friends. Recipients must have junior or senior class standing, a declared major in communications, demonstrate academic promise and show financial need.

Carol Carpenter Memorial Endowed Writing Scholarship 61111 — Supports students who are interested in pursuing writing careers.

Danielle Romeo Hall Communication Scholarship Endowment 69724 — Supports students in good standing in communication, journalism and public relations.

Holly and Garry Gilbert Endowment for Safeguarding the Public Interest 61187 — Supports the lead editor of The Oakland Post, OU’s independent student newspaper.

Bunting & Briggs Freedom of the Press Scholarship Endowment 64873 — This merit scholarship recognizes a student majoring in journalism who plans to work as a reporter upon graduation.

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