Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University are pleased to announce the 2022 shortlists for the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Awards, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, and the Mark Lynton History Prize. The Lukas … Read more
Daniel Passent, a 1980 Nieman Fellow, journalist, writer, blogger and podcaster, died on Feb. 14, 2022*, in Poland at the age of 83. A well-known figure in his country, Passent was long associated with the Polish weekly Polityka, where … Read more
“I have been a very lucky guy in so many ways, certainly in my career,” 1964 Nieman Fellow Morton Mintz said recently from his home in Washington, D.C. “I loved being a reporter, starting at The Michigan Daily when I … Read more
Kari Howard, a longtime editor known for her generous spirit and exemplary storytelling skills died on Monday, Jan, 10, at the age of 59 after a long battle with cancer. From 2016 to 2018, she served as editor of … Read more
History was often unkind to Hsiao Ching-chang of the Nieman class of 1985, but his intelligence, patience and good nature bore him through his travails. Mr. Hsiao, as he was known to the class, died last week at the age … Read more
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard has announced the named fellowships for the Nieman class of 2022. These fellowships are supported by foundation grants and endowed funds that provide important financial assistance to journalists from the United States … Read more
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard is pleased to introduce four new staff members who will work on Nieman publications, audience engagement and other initiatives. In welcoming the new staff, Nieman curator Ann Marie Lipinski said: “These talented … Read more
More than 100 Nieman Fellows around the world have joined forces to condemn the April assassination attempt on journalist Absar Alam, a Nieman alumnus from the class of 2005, and are … Read more
Roza Eftekhari, a 2005 Nieman Fellow, died in Laguna Niguel, California, on July 20, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer. For 12 years, Eftekhari served as a senior director for programs at the Institute for War & Peace Reporting … Read more
Dr. Nancy Giles, a dedicated psychologist and wife of former Nieman curator Bob Giles, died in Michigan on July 7, 2021, at the age of 82. Known for her kindness, empathy, sharp mind and joyful spirit, Nancy helped welcome … Read more
