Class of 2026 Commencement Week Schedule | May 14-17th
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are excited to announce the Commencement 2026 speakers, selected by students in the Class of 2026: Keynote Speaker: Bianca Graulau Bianca Graulau is a Puerto Rican independent journalist who specializes in investigative and long-form journalism. She often covers colonialism and its effects on communities and the environment. After…
Read MoreAlumni Meetup in Los Angeles
Southern California alums —It’s time for a get together! Berkeley Journalism is coming to West Hollywood on May 27 for a long-overdue alumni gathering. Stop by the original Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood between 5-7pm to swap stories, build your network and connect with fellow alums. Hosted by Professor Jason Spingarn-Koff (’01) and our Career…
Read MoreBay Area NAHJ Journalists Meetup — (Postponed until Fall 2026)
Venue: North Gate Hall, UC Berkeley Journalism This event will precede the NAHJ Academic Committee Meeting. SPECIAL GUESTS Jeremy Sanchez Rue (‘07), Associate Dean of Academics, UC Berkeley Journalism Maria C. Peña, President, NAHJ Bay Area Chapter Yoli Martinez (‘15), Board of Directors, NAHJ Bay Area Chapter RSVP here.
Read MoreBay Area Asian American Journalists Meetup
Join us for an evening of community building and networking featuring a brief yet powerful panel with Helen Zia and Henry Der, moderated by Bernice Yeung and Jana Kastuyama. Welcome remarks from Dean Michael D. Bolden. Date: April 9, 2026 Time: 6-8 pm Henry Der, Coordinator, CAA Oral History Project A son of immigrant parents,…
Read MoreMaking the Liberal Media: How Conservatives Built a Movement Against the Press
A conversation with researcher A.J. Bauer and Berkeley Center for Right-Wing Studies Chair Lawrence Rosenthal Drawing from his new book “Making the Liberal Media: How Conservatives Built a Movement Against the Press” (Columbia University Press, 2026), A.J. Bauer shares research on the rise of right-wing media and criticisms of mainstream media as too liberal.…
Read MoreNorth Gate Lunch Talk: Safeguarding your mental health while reporting on trauma
Assistant Professor Lisa Armstrong and Investigative Reporting Program Senior Reporter and Contributing Editor Garrett Therolf will be in conversation with Communications Director Andrea Lampros about protecting your mental health and wellbeing while reporting on trauma, crisis and violence. The panel will discuss warning signs for secondary trauma and burnout and best practices for staying resilient…
Read MoreThe Best Possible Future: Kim Stanley Robinson in conversation with Scott Snibbe
A special virtual event in celebration of Earth Day 2026 Register via Zoom. Bestselling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson — author of “The Ministry for the Future,” “The High Sierra: A Love Story” and “Shaman”— joins Scott Snibbe, author of “How to Train a Happy Mind,” for a wide-ranging conversation on Zoom about how his works…
Read More2026 Fotovision Lecture: An Evening with Ed Kashi
Please join us for the 2026 Fotovision Lecture: An Evening with Ed Kashi on Friday, April 3, 7 p.m., at Jarvis Auditorium. The renowned photojournalist, filmmaker, speaker and educator will be in conversation with Reva & David Logan Photojournalism Professor Ken Light. RSVP. Ed Kashi has been making images and telling stories for 40 years.…
Read MoreReporting on and Researching the Politics of Food and Farming: Journalist Mark Schapiro in conversation with “Food Fix” founder Helena Bottemiller Evich
Join the Berkeley Food Institute and UC Berkeley Journalism for a special lunchtime Q&A featuring Helena Bottemiller Evich, founder and editor-in-chief of Food Fix and Mark Schapiro, UC Berkeley Journalism lecturer. Helena and Mark will pull back the curtain on strategies for reporting on the contested terrain of food policy and the implications for the…
Read More2026 Herb Caen Lecture: Press Freedom in Peril
Join Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive officer of the Committee to Protect Journalists and Jason Rezaian, director of Press Freedom Initiatives for The Washington Post in conversation with San Francisco Chronicle Editor in Chief Emilio Garcia-Ruiz. Opening remarks by Dean Michael D. Bolden. 5:30 pm Reception 6:30 pm Main Event Purchase tickets here. Register for zoom…
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