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Spring instructors bring fresh curriculum to Berkeley Journalism

From audience engagement to business leadership and design thinking to how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping journalism and media, the course lineup reflects an evolving curriculum under new Dean Michael D. Bolden.

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George Polk Awards go to alums Nick Miroff and Brett Murphy

“Berkeley Journalism graduates like Brett and Nick are world-class reporters who protect the public interest at a time when freedom of the press is under intense pressure,” Dean Michael D. Bolden said.

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UC Berkeley Journalism announces fifth cohort of first generation Dean's Fellows

The new cohort of Dean’s Fellows includes Angelo Claure, Fernando Haro, Akua Parker, Macie Parker, Steffi Puerto and Emily Tenorio Molina. 

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Sophia Cutino ('26) and Seven Wu ('26) honored with Dorothea Lange Fellowships

The Dorothea Lang Fellowship celebrates the use of photography by UC Berkeley students or faculty members in scholarly work of any discipline.

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Featured Student

Eli Benton Cohen ('27)

First-year student Eli Cohen publishes A1 story in the San Francisco Chronicle about the fight against unlawful detentions.

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Featured Staff

Tim Richter

Seasoned fundraiser and University of California alum Tim Richter is the new Assistant Dean for Advancement at UC Berkeley Journalism.

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Featured Event

Herb Caen Lecture: Press Freedom in Peril

Jodie Ginsberg of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Jason Rezaian of the Washington Post and SF Chronicle's Emilio Garcia-Ruiz March 31.