By Bernie DeGroat
News and Information Services
When Matthew Scott resumes his position as news editor at Black Enterprise magazine next spring, he’ll be able to
help his publication better serve its readers by applying the knowledge he gained in U-M business courses.
Scott, a member of the 1993–94 Michigan Journalism Fellows program, which supports journalists for a full academic year of mid-career study, is the first of 10 minority fellows to be sponsored over the next decade by a $500,000 gift from Time-Warner Inc.
“What I’m trying to do is solidify my knowledge of business principles, especially international business, which is an area where I can help my magazine expand its coverage,” says Scott, whose magazine is geared to African-American business professionals and entrepreneurs.
“The courses that I’m taking definitely are all that I imagined they would be. Just getting the opportunity to participate in the classes has been very, very stimulating so far.”
Program director Charles R. Eisendrath says the Time-Warner gift shows a commitment to minorities on the part of the Fellows program and Time-Warner.
“I’m particularly happy to have Matthew Scott here both because of his talent and the special mission of his magazine,” he said. “He’s a very astute man, and Black Enterprise covers those who are creating jobs for minorities.”
The Time-Warner gift for minority journalism fellows is the first of its kind in the nation and was arranged with the help of John F. Stacks, Time’s deputy managing editor and a Fellows program board member.
“We’re pleased to offer this opportunity as a way of giving back to the minority community, which has contributed so much to this company,” Stacks said. “I am particularly happy to help young journalists realize their full potential through a year of study at a great university.”
