Student organizations offer real-world experience. Storm a harrowing experience for crew. The journalism school is the only college at the University that doesn't have a minority professor. In a profession based, in part, on fairness, to not have fair representation is absurd. This fellowship helps diversify the school.
Diversity is good.
Students, faculty and staff benefit from diverse thoughts, ideas, leaders and people in general. The journalism school has recognized this and is communicating to Drake the importance it has placed on diversity. Such a fellowship is a practical move. This fellowship also works as a lure to bring top minds to Drake. By bringing these scholars to the University, Drake is better able to attract top students.