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Announcing the 2026 Livingston Awards Finalists in International Reporting! ๐Ÿ“ฐThe Livingston Awards honor the best in jou...
04/22/2026

Announcing the 2026 Livingston Awards Finalists in International Reporting! ๐Ÿ“ฐ

The Livingston Awards honor the best in journalism by professionals under 35. Recognizing the next generation of journalists shaping the future of the field.

Explore the full list of finalists and their impactful work: https://bit.ly/4vJt8ib

Meet the 2026 Livingston Awards Finalists for Local Reporting! ๐Ÿ“ฃEach year, these exceptional journalists demonstrate rem...
04/22/2026

Meet the 2026 Livingston Awards Finalists for Local Reporting! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Each year, these exceptional journalists demonstrate remarkable clarity, bravery, and impact through their reporting, addressing complex issues and revealing critical truths.

Read their outstanding work: https://bit.ly/4vJt8ib

Join us on Thursday, April 16, for "INFORMATION SICK."Journalist Joanne Kenen and public health expert Joshua Sharfstein...
04/06/2026

Join us on Thursday, April 16, for "INFORMATION SICK."

Journalist Joanne Kenen and public health expert Joshua Sharfstein will discuss the troubling phenomenon of information pollution, the challenges we face in a world saturated with misinformation and the steps we can take to promote healthier, more informed communities.

RSVP: https://myumi.ch/bVMg6
๐Ÿ“ Institute for Social Research | Room 1430
๐Ÿด Reception following event

EVENT POSTPONED!Our special event with the Smithsonian Secretary, Lonnie Bunch, "America at 250, History, Memory and Tru...
03/30/2026

EVENT POSTPONED!

Our special event with the Smithsonian Secretary, Lonnie Bunch, "America at 250, History, Memory and Truth," has been canceled. The event will be rescheduled for the fall. Please continue to follow us for upcoming events.

Next Week! Join us for an evening with Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, in conversation wi...
03/25/2026

Next Week!

Join us for an evening with Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, in conversation with Lynette Clemetson, Director of the Wallace House Center for Journalists, as they reflect on our nation's shared past, collective future and the significance of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tuesday, March 31
โฐ 6:00 PM (Doors at 5:15 PM)
๐Ÿ“ Rackham Auditorium
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธFree and open to the public

At the Eisendrath Symposium, an urgent and global conversation with Knight-Wallace international journalists Ismail Eina...
03/23/2026

At the Eisendrath Symposium, an urgent and global conversation with Knight-Wallace international journalists Ismail Einashe, Jฤ™drzej Sล‚odkowski and Sarah Souli on the growing challenges and threats migrants face in pursuit of a better life and how their stories are covered.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this timely and thought-provoking event.

Join us tomorrow with journalists Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley to discuss fostering constructive dialogue across d...
03/17/2026

Join us tomorrow with journalists Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley to discuss fostering constructive dialogue across differences. This discussion will explore ways to bridge the political divide and cultivate an atmosphere of respectful exchange, drawing on their book, "The Civility Book."

The book will be available for purchase at the event. ๐Ÿ“–

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesday, March 18 | 5 PM
๐Ÿ“Annenberg Auditorium | 1120

The Eisendrath Symposium: Covering Migration in EuropeHow can journalists responsibly report on Europe's evolving migrat...
03/16/2026

The Eisendrath Symposium: Covering Migration in Europe

How can journalists responsibly report on Europe's evolving migration politics?

Knight-Wallace Fellows Ismail Einashe, Jedrzej Slodkowski, and Sarah Souli will participate in a panel discussion addressing the rollback of protections for migrants by European governments. They will examine the media's role in conveying the experiences of individuals most affected by these changes.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday, March 19 | 4:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Rackham Amphitheatre, Fourth Floor
โœจ Reception following

03/13/2026

Happening Monday!

Ismail Einashe, a Knight-Wallace Fellow, will present a personal exploration of how art can reclaim the humanity of migrants and their stories.

Drawing on a decade of reporting on migration, along with his own experiences, he will recontextualize the migrant experience and demonstrate how art can bring us closer together.

His signed book, "Strangers," will be available for purchase at the event.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Monday, March 16
โฐ 5:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ UMMA, Helmut Stern Auditorium

The Knight-Wallace Fellows embarked on an exciting journey to South Africa! โœˆ๏ธ ๐ŸŒ The Fellows took it all inโ€“ exploring h...
03/11/2026

The Knight-Wallace Fellows embarked on an exciting journey to South Africa! โœˆ๏ธ ๐ŸŒ

The Fellows took it all inโ€“ exploring history, politics and the local media landscape.

During the trip, Fellows connected with journalists and changemakers from diverse fields, visited historic sites including the Apartheid Museum and the Constitutional Court, and connected with journalists in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

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