Impact Report 2024

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Erin Sheridan (’26) named Dorothea Lange Fellow

Established in the late 1980s at UC Berkeley, the fellowship celebrates the use of photography by students or faculty members in scholarly work of any discipline.

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Faculty and alumni shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards

Congratulations to our Academy Award shortlisted filmmakers! 

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“My J-School”

Watch rising audio star Aisha Wallace-Palomares ('25) walk us through her experience as a graduate student in this first edition of “My J-School.” 

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Applications due February 3

Find out about upcoming info sessions and learn more from Admissions Director Nelly Provencal-Dayle.

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Featured Student

Hussain Khan ('25)

His first audio feature for KALW is a beautiful one about an Oakland choir that performs gospel music outside of churches.

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Featured Faculty

David Barstow

Chair of the Investigative Reporting Program and first reporter in American history to win four Pulitzer Prizes.

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Featured Alum

Caren Bohan (’92)
Seasoned newsroom executive appointed editor in chief of USA TODAY.