Science/health communications receives $150,000
"Tip" Graham
The College’ s budding science/health communication program is receiving $150,000.
Henry H. “Tip” Graham Jr., JM 1972, president of Jacksonville-based Scott-McRae Group, and his wife Diane McRae Graham recently pledged $100,000. The state is expected to provide a 50 percent match from its Major Gifts Matching Trust Fund.
“This gift will help us better prepare people to communicate about the vital topics of science and health,” Dean Terry Hynes said. “Almost daily, discoveries are being made in science and health that have a significant effect on the quality of our lives. Clear, concise communication about such discoveries is crucial.”
Named in honor of Tip’s parents, the Henry and Eugenia Graham Professional Development Fund for Science/Health Communication commemorates his father’s career as a doctor and his mother’s career as a medical technician. Henry Graham Sr. was a long-time physician in Gainesville. Eugenia Graham opened the country’s second blood bank in St. Louis in 1927.
“The College seeks to establish a nationally recognized Center for Excellence in Science/Health Communication,” said Rebecca Hoover, director of development. “The Graham fund will be an important component of the College’ s strategic goal to build such a center.”
–Boaz Dvir
