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Hartford Courant Wins Taylor Award For Fairness In Newspapers

An article by Les Gura of the Hartford Courant about an instructor at Yale University, who became the focus of stories that unfairly cast him as a murder suspect, is…

Journalism in a Time of Turbulence and Terror: Some Questions

Text of speech delivered by Bob Giles, Nieman Foundation curator, at the University of Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communication on October 19, 2001.

Nieman Foundation Establishes Program on Narrative Journalism

The Nieman Foundation has established an innovative program to further the craft of narrative journalism.

Chris Georges Reporting Scholarship Expanded

The Christopher J. Georges Journalism Scholarship Fund for in-depth reporting is expanding its eligibility to enable more young writers to apply.

Harvard Names Robert Giles Nieman Foundation Curator

Harvard President Neil L. Rudenstine announced today that Robert H. Giles has been selected as the next curator of the University's Nieman Foundation for Journalism.

Taylor Family Endows Award for Fairness in Newspapers

In an effort to encourage fairness in newspaper journalism and honor an exemplary example of fairness in news coverage, the former managers of The Boston Globe announced Monday the establishment…

The Demand for Profits: Are These the Times That Will Try Men’s Souls?

Speech by Bob Giles at the 2001 Inland Press Association Editorial Conference, Chicago, Illinois

Seth Effron is Named Deputy Curator of the Nieman Foundation

Seth Effron, a veteran newspaper reporter who developed two online news ventures in North Carolina, has been named deputy curator of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.

Nieman Foundation Announces International Fellows for 2000-01

Twelve international journalists have been named Nieman Fellows for the 2000-01 academic year. They will join twelve U.S. journalists whose names were announced earlier in May to make up the…

Nieman Foundation Announces U.S. Fellows for 2000-01

Twelve U.S. journalists have been appointed to the 63rd class of Nieman Fellows at Harvard University. They will be joined by approximately 12 international journalists to be named later this…