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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…

Journalism organizations and Dong’s family call on Chinese authorities to grant a critical medical parole

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…

During a ceremony at Walter Lippmann House at Harvard University on April 30, 2026, the Nieman Foundation presented three of its annual journalism awards. The Winners The I.F. Stone Medal…

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…

The New York Times and The Connecticut Mirror/ProPublica are finalists

“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…

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…

Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University are pleased to announce the four winners and two finalists of the 2026 J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project.…

Now more than ever, journalists need to adopt strong digital security measures to protect their work, their sources, and themselves. Included below are links to websites that outline tools and…