Saturday is homecoming at Carolina, and the J-school will host an open house in Carroll Hall from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

We are celebrating the centennial of journalism education at Carolina. It seems like an appropriate time to recognize the contributions alumni and friends have made for the past 100 years.

The school’s first dean, Oscar “Skipper” Coffin, and his faculty were extraordinarily loyal and committed to their students. When those students became alumni, they began what is now a long tradition of loyalty to the school.

I like to think we continue this virtuous cycle with every class, every semester and every course.

You can see the results in the generosity of our alumni and friends today. They make gifts supporting our students and faculty, and they donate their time to mentor the next generation of great journalists and media professionals.

Homecoming is all about reconnecting, celebrating accomplishments and walking with friends down memory lane. This J-school centennial homecoming comes at a time of great change for the media industries, so we are looking ahead and shaping the future of journalism education.

We’ve recently launched the Fund for the Future to support innovative multimedia projects, global experiences and networking opportunities for students.

We hope to see you in Chapel Hill this weekend. Stop by Carroll Hall to celebrate the centennial and learn how you can help shape the future of journalism education.

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