Our mission is to expand the worldwide impact of truth-seeking, fact-based and inclusive journalism by training the next generation of diverse journalists to become exceptional storytellers.

Who We Are

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Our faculty 

are both thinkers and doers. They embrace their role as mentors to the next generation of ground-breaking journalists. They teach and inspire, imparting skills and energizing vision.

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Our students are 

Vibrant. Diverse. Curious. Driven. Unafraid. Our students are the future of journalism, compelled by an insatiable desire to investigate and report stories that matter, in any form. 

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Our alumni 

include some of the leading journalists in the world. They produce award-winning and important work — and are paving the way for our current students.

What We Make

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Student Work

To understand the UC Berkeley School of Journalism, look at the work our students are producing. Our philosophy is to learn by doing, and our students are offered many platforms on which to create meaningful journalism. Areas of skill include: audio journalism, documentary, narrative writing, multimedia and photojournalism.

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Areas of Study

At Berkeley we believe in honing in on specific Areas of Excellence to provide learning on critical issues in modern society/journalism. 

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Our unique past and vibrant future

On October 1, 1964, Mario Savio climbed onto a police car and ignited the Free Speech Movement, right here in Berkeley. 

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A black and white photo depicts a large crowd gathered outdoors, focusing on a man standing on a platform or table speaking to the audience. The setting appears to be in front of a large, classical-style building with pillars, capturing a moment significant to Berkeley Journalism history.