This fund was established by Charles M. and Joanne Mirabella in 2005 for the purpose of supporting the professional advancement activities of students and faculty in the College of Journalism and Communications.

Charles graduated with a bachelor's in advertising from the University of Florida in 1981. While at UF, Charles became a brother of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and played football for the Gators. He is an employee of Precision Orthopedic, Inc.

Charles and Joanne, have one daughter, Lauren R. Whitehurst.