CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Evelyn Y. Davis, the
nationally recognized advocate for shareholder rights, and the Evelyn Y.
Davis Foundation have contributed $100,000 to the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication to
endow four annual scholarships for senior undergraduate students interested
in careers in business journalism or political journalism.
"Mrs. Davis' very gracious commitment sends a powerful message about
the critical importance of thorough and accurate reporting of business and
political news," said UNC President Erskine Bowles, who accepted the gift
on Carolina's behalf. "It will also help provide the financial resources
needed to build on UNC-Chapel Hill's international reputation for
journalistic excellence."
Davis publishes the influential corporate newsletter "Highlights and
Lowlights" and has made a career of defending the interests of
shareholders. She travels to many meetings each year, always commanding
attention through her probing and challenging questions as a shareholder
and as editor of "Highlights and Lowlights." Davis has been attending some
White House press conferences since 1978. Her publication offers political
analysis and timely business coverage in corporate governance matters for
chief executives.
Davis, a resident of Washington, D.C., studied business administration
at George Washington University.
Photo link:
http://www.unc.edu/news/pics/event/davis-bowlesphoto.JPG
Caption:
UNC President Erskine Bowles receives $100,000 commitment from Evelyn Y.
Davis to establish four scholarships in the UNC-Chapel Hill School of
Journalism and Mass Communication.
Note: Evelyn Y. Davis can be reached at (202) 737-7755
School of Journalism and Mass Communication contact:
Kyle York, (919) 966-3323, skyork@email.unc.edu
SOURCE UNC-CH School Of Journalism and Mass Communication
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CONTACT:
Kyle York of UNC-CH School Of Journalism and
Mass Communication, +1-919-966-3323, or skyork@email.unc.edu
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