The Scripps Howard Foundation has awarded a three-year grant of $903,863 to the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø for renewal of the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism.
"The generous support from the foundation and Cindy Scripps, Ted's daughter, has put CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø on the map as a place where journalists from around the country can deepen their knowledge of environmental issues," said Len Ackland, the center's co-director.
Since 1996, the Scripps Howard Foundation has provided annual grants for its fellowships at CU, named for Ted Scripps, grandson of the founder of the E.W. Scripps Co. Ted Scripps distinguished himself as a journalist who cared about First Amendment rights and the environment.
Each year, five Scripps fellows spend two semesters at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø studying environmental science, policy, law and journalism and working on individual research. They also meet in weekly seminars, attend a range of classes of their choice and go on various field trips.
The Scripps Howard Foundation is dedicated to promoting excellence in journalism and is a leader in journalism education, scholarships, internships, literacy, minority recruitment and development and First Amendment causes.
The Center for Environmental Journalism at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø -- the first of its kind in the United States -- dates to 1992. It is located in CU's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, which offers small classes with accomplished professionals and renowned scholars, providing undergraduate and graduate students a solid foundation in modern workplace skills and pioneering research.
For more information on the center call (303) 492-4114 or visit the Web site at .