If journalism is dying, established foundations with deep roots in the industry clearly haven't gotten the memo. A case in point is the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation's $75 million gift to the university its namesake helped to establish in 1962.
Read MoreAs the owner of newspapers in six states, Walter Hussman Jr. has seen first-hand the alarming decline in local reporting, along with public trust in journalism. Now he’s giving $25 million in an effort to stem these dangerous trends.
Read MoreCraig Newmark has emerged as a stalwart donor in the battle to strengthen journalism in an era of media manipulation. We unpack his $20 million gift to the City of New York Graduate School of Journalism.
Read MoreWe're seeing more gifts that bring together unusual bedfellows on campus in the pursuit of collaborative learning that draws from multiple fields. The latest example comes from the University of Missouri.
Read MoreWe've noticed some major campus gifts lately from alumni who've served in the military and want their alma maters to do more for veterans. The latest, from a Hollywood writer, went to Penn State.
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