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Nieman Fellows selected for class of 2014

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Nieman Foundation has selected 24 journalists as fellows in the class of 2014, the 76th cohort to study at Harvard since the foundation’s founding in 1938. The group includes reporters, editors, columnists, photographers, digital media leaders and producers in print, broadcast and online who work around the globe and across media platforms.

Announcing the class, Nieman Foundation Curator Ann Marie Lipinski said, “They are extraordinary journalists who have much to offer each other and the broader Harvard community interested in the future of journalism. As Nieman celebrates its 75th year, it is exciting to witness the ways in which these fellows are working to uphold journalism’s highest standards while focused on innovations for radically shifting audiences, technologies, and business models. We look forward to working with them all.”

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Fellowship Program At-A-Glance

Nieman Fellows represent the changing face of journalism. They come to Harvard from locations as different as Bangor, Maine, and Yaoundé, Cameroon. They work for national and local print publications, broadcast news outlets, news Web sites, and documentary film ventures. Some are making their mark as freelance journalists. Some have practiced their craft under repressive governments or on far-flung fields of conflict. Together, each year they form a Nieman class that is rich in diversity, experience and aspirations for the years ahead.

Many prospective fellows ask, “What does a Nieman Fellowship provide for me and my family?” Visit the links below for some of the answers:

Stipends and Allowances
Details on housing, childcare and health insurance allowances.

Harvard Classes and Programs
Fellows fulfill their quest for learning by auditing courses in Harvard college classrooms and among the distinguished graduate schools throughout the university.

Nieman Activities and Programs
Among the many activities offered to fellows are weekly seminars and talks by Harvard faculty and leading journalists, plus writing and multi-media workshops.

Fellows and Their Families
The fellowship year is a family affair. Spouses or companions have standing at Harvard as Nieman Affiliates, enabling them to attend classes, use Harvard libraries and other facilities. Affiliates typically participate in most Nieman activities.

Walter Lippmann House
Home away from home for fellows and the headquarters for the Nieman Foundation and all fellowship activities.

Living in Cambridge, Boston and Beyond
Besides being a part of the vibrant Cambridge community, fellows have the opportunity to take advantage of a world-class city right at our doorstep.