Alumnus and former business editor Kenneth W. Baldwin, Jr. (B.A., 1949) believes today’s journalists must be business savvy if they are to report on the critical financial issues that impact readers. That’s why he continues to enhance their education through his generous contributions to the School of Journalism and Mass Communications totaling more than $3 million.
From the outset the Baldwin Fund has had journalists with extensive national experience in business and financial journalism teaching the basics and sharing the background of their wealth of knowledge with students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Students also hear from professionals in the field, including guest lecturers, and recruiters for national media. This has led to both internships and full-time employment with the Wall Street Journal and thestreet.com.
Learn more about the other investments Ken Baldwin has made in business and financial journalism education at the links below.
The establishment of the Baldwin Chair in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications allows students to learn from an accomplished journalist with expertise in business and financial journalism.
Established in 2009, the Baldwin Business and Financial Journalism Endowment Fund supports student and faculty initiatives that include research, symposia, lecturers, visiting professors, student assistantships and related programs.