Hampton, VA - Tony Brown has donated $100,000 to the Hampton University scholarship fund. Brown, dean of the HU Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications and commentator of the PBS series Tony Brown's Journal, made the donation in the form of an annuity trust.

"I am continuously inspired by Dean Brown's professionalism, meticulous work ethic, talent, energy and commitment to higher education," said HU President Dr. William R. Harvey. "Here at Hampton we believe that education and hard work continue to be the means by which individuals may enhance their future career and contribute more effectively to our society. Dean Brown's donation will certainly assist our efforts to produce future leaders in the field of journalism."

The scholarships will go to students enrolled in the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.

"I want to use my wealth to help support Hampton University," said Brown. "I also want to help future journalists and communications students graduate so they may have successful careers."

Brown is the commentator of the PBS series, Tony Brown's Journal, the longest-running of all PBS series. He was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' prestigious Silver Circle. With this honor, he joins such television icons as Walter Cronkite who "have made enduring contributions to the vitality of the television industry and set the highest standards of achievement for all to emulate." He is also the former Chief Executive Officer of Urban America Television Network (UATV). Recently, Brown also became the first recipient of the National Director's Legacy Award for Journalism from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency. An accomplished educator, Brown has been the dean of the HU Scripps Howard School since 2004 and has implemented programs that emphasize writing including the Dean's 6 O'clock Club and the Academy of Writing Excellence. He was also the first and founding dean, as well as professor, of the School of Communications at Howard University, where he established a highly distinguished academic and professional record.

Brown is the bestselling author of three books and many publications including his latest, "What Mama Told Me," which describes seven core values given to him by his "Mama" that have sustained him through life. He is also the author of "Black Lies, White Lies: The Truth According to Tony Brown," which sold 100,000 copies.

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"I want to use my wealth to help support Hampton University," said Brown. "I also want to help future journalists and communications students graduate so they may have successful careers."

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