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Henry Chu named curator of Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard

Henry Chu named curator of Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard

Henry Chu, a 2015 Nieman Fellow and veteran foreign correspondent and editor, has been named the new curator of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. Chu will be the…
July 29, 2026
Nieman Fellows from Peru’s IDL-Reporteros newsroom face new threats

Nieman Fellows from Peru’s IDL-Reporteros newsroom face new threats

Journalists across the globe offer support
July 10, 2026
David “D.B.S.” Jeyaraj, NF ’89, a Sri Lankan journalist who covered ethnic conflict and civil war in his country, dies at 71

David “D.B.S.” Jeyaraj, NF ’89, a Sri Lankan journalist who covered ethnic conflict and civil war in his country, dies at 71

David Buell Sabapathy “D.B.S.” Jeyaraj, a political journalist and columnist who reported on events in Sri Lanka both on the ground and while living in exile in Canada for nearly…
May 31, 2026
Karol Szyndzielorz, NF ’78, a leading print and broadcast journalist in Poland, dies at 89

Karol Szyndzielorz, NF ’78, a leading print and broadcast journalist in Poland, dies at 89

Karol Szyndzielorz, a Polish journalist and 1978 Nieman Fellow who worked as a reporter, foreign correspondent, broadcaster, and newsroom leader, died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 89.  Born…
May 29, 2026
Imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, NF ’07, in need of urgent healthcare

Imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, NF ’07, in need of urgent healthcare

Journalism organizations and Dong’s family call on Chinese authorities to grant a critical medical parole
May 12, 2026
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard announces its 89th class of fellows

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard announces its 89th class of fellows

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism has selected 22 talented journalists from around the world as members of the Class of 2027.  The 89th cohort of Nieman Fellows comprises reporters, editors, investigative…
May 5, 2026
Jack Bass, NF ’66, journalist, author, and historian who reported on race and politics in the American South, dies at 91

Jack Bass, NF ’66, journalist, author, and historian who reported on race and politics in the American South, dies at 91

Jack Bass, a leading newspaper reporter, academic, and author who covered the racial and political history of South Carolina and the American South, died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on April 23,…
April 24, 2026
Dave McNeely, NF ’76, longtime chronicler of Texas politics, dies at 85

Dave McNeely, NF ’76, longtime chronicler of Texas politics, dies at 85

Dave McNeely, a reporter, author, educator, and columnist who covered Texas politics and government for six decades, died on August 30, 2025, in Austin, Texas. He was 85. Born on June…
April 20, 2026
“Exposed and Expendable” by New York Times reporter Hannah Dreier wins the 2025 Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Journalism

“Exposed and Expendable” by New York Times reporter Hannah Dreier wins the 2025 Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Journalism

“Exposed and Expendable,” an exhaustive investigation by New York Times reporter Hannah Dreier that revealed the serious health risks firefighters face when working without masks, is winner of the 2025 Worth Bingham Prize for…
April 15, 2026
Alfredo Corchado receives the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence

Alfredo Corchado receives the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence

Alfredo Corchado, executive editor of the Puente News Collaborative, has been chosen to receive the 2026 I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence in recognition of his work directing Puente’s innovative, partnership-driven approach to…
April 13, 2026