Support the Department

We all grow when we can learn from people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Along with enhancing the School’s ability to attract and support students, you can advance progress in achieving our vision of being a diverse, engaging, and inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff.

• Dow Jones Minority Scholarship (Q61060)
• SMC Merit Scholarship (Q73680)
• Nolte Fellowship for graduate students (Q81540)

The School is committed to reducing the financial costs of college and being there for students when they need a hand. We are mindful of students’ and caregivers’ investments, and we aim to provide support for students to achieve their goal of graduating.

• SMCares Fund (F30307)

The SMC experience goes beyond the classroom. It includes all our teams, clubs, and organizations that enrich the student experience. You can help recruit students and help them find a place where they can grow and belong by supporting these groups.

• SMC Ambassadors (F28415)
• Debate (F75950)
• Education Abroad (Q28807)
• Forensics / Speech (F58169)
• KSDB-FM Radio (F36400)
• Mock Trial (F30315)
• Public Relations Student Society of America (F36280)

These initiatives are part of a larger vision to prepare students, collaborate with industry, and engage community. The Social Media Listening Lab will provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in social media, data analytics, and data visualization. The Communication Coaching Corner will promote connection between faculty experts industry and communities for consulting opportunities. The Strategic Research Lab will provide an opportunity for students and faculty to provide strategy and research insight to industry and communities.

• SMC Excellence (F21210)
• Cobble Research Center (F20544)

To help students gain an upper hand in launching their careers, you can provide access to cutting edge equipment and technology inside and outside the classroom.

• MacFarland Tools for Tomorrow Fund (F31610)
• Kedzie Think Tank (F28612)

Faculty play a transformative role in students’ lives. Creating faculty chairs helps to recruit and retain talented faculty who are committed to their students, their research, and their communities.

• SMC Excellence (F21210)

Our faculty are outstanding at building and disseminating knowledge. Providing them the tools, skills, and opportunities to stay at the forefront of their fields will increase the faculty’s impact in the classroom, in communities, and in their disciplines.

Research and Faculty Development (F88954)

You can support community development and democracy by supporting the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy and the Huck Boyd Center for Community Media.

• Huck Boyd Center for Community Media (F28410)
• Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy (F27629)