Recent News
2020 Excellence Awards Announced
March 1, 2021
Top row, left to right: Angélica Ekeke, Ashley Omoma [not pictured], Erin Banks Rusby, Nisha Balaram, Mara Kardas-Nelson…
IRP reporter reflects on “The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez”
March 1, 2021
One year ago, the searing six-part docuseries “The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez” began streaming on Netflix. The film, ba…
Dean Geeta Anand statement in support of Asians and Asian Americans
February 17, 2021
Dear Berkeley Journalism Community, I want to express solidarity with our Asian and Asian American communities who have…
“Agents of Chaos” documentary nominated for Writers Guild Award
February 16, 2021
“Agents of Chaos,” a four-hour HBO documentary about Donald Trump and Russia’s interference in the 2016 election based o…
Berkeley Journalism alums on “Crip Camp” team shortlisted for Best Feature Documentary at Academy Awards
February 11, 2021
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists in nine categories for the 93rd Academy…
IRP wins investigative reporting, public service awards from Society of Professional Journalists
February 10, 2021
A six-month investigation of California police officers with criminal records, led by Berkeley Journalism’s Investigativ…
Alums feature at Sundance Film Festival
February 5, 2021
From top left: Gaby Arvizu (’16), Pete Nicks (’99), Sean Havey (’14), Angèlica Ekeke (’20), Lauren Kawana (‘14), Carrie…
Honoring Our Black Community in Black History Month
February 5, 2021
Dear Berkeley Journalism Community, Here’s what we’re reflecting on at Berkeley Journalism during Black History Month, a…
Introducing Admissions Director Blaine Jones
February 3, 2021
Dear Berkeley Journalism Community, I am thrilled to announce that Blaine Jones will be our new admissions director, sta…
Prof. Mark Danner recounts his experience at the Capitol riot
January 21, 2021
Prof. Mark Danner recently wrote a remarkable story ‘Be Ready to Fight’ documenting his experience in Washington on Janu…
