Merianne Miller Scholarship

Merianne Miller was a dear friend to many at UNC Asheville and in her community. UNC Asheville alumni will remember Merianne from the UNC Asheville Public Relations & Communications Office. As a longtime staff member, Merianne worked with mass communication students and Blue Banner reporters, serving as a mentor and teacher for generations of Bulldogs. As an advocate for the free press on and off-campus, Merianne dedicated her career to journalism and sharing this passion for the field with her students.

The Merianne Miller Endowed Scholarship was established in the Fall of 2018 in memory of Merianne, providing support to mass communications students. 

With the approach of Merianne's 71st birthday on June 24 and need for additional scholarship support for UNC Asheville students, we are asking alumni, family, and friends to come together to help endow Merianne's scholarship before the fall semester. Once endowed, the scholarship will live on in perpetuity, supporting generations of mass communication students. 

Inspired by the impact Merianne had on his life, Brian P. Davis '06 is matching all gifts up to $5,000 to Merianne's Scholarship. That means that your gift automatically doubles, making an even greater impact on our students.