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Quiet, Determined Courage

Much has been written about John Carroll's flair as a journalist, but not enough has been said about the quiet but determined courage that made him special—as a reporter but…

James Scott, NF ’07, writes new book on Doolittle Raid

James Scott, NF ’07, has penned a new book, “Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid that Avenged Pearl Harbor,” which was released by Norton in April. The book is…

Eliza Griswold, NF ’07, wins PEN Award for translation work

Eliza Griswold, NF ’07, received the 2015 PEN Translation Prize for her Pashto-to-English translation of the book “I Am the Beggar of the World: Landays from Contemporary Afghanistan.” The book,…

Fatima Tlisova, NF ’09, pays tribute to press freedom with President Obama

Fatima Tlisova was one of three journalists who joined President Obama at the White House on May 1, paying tribute to the work of journalists in dangerous places ahead of…

Beth Macy, NF ’10, inducted into Virginia Communications Hall of Fame

Beth Macy has been inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame, which recognizes professionals with exceptional careers in advertising, journalism, public relations and other media fields. A former reporter…

Pablo Corral, NF ’11, appointed cultural secretary in Ecuador

Ecuadorian photojournalist Pablo Corral has started a new post as the Secretary of Culture in Quito, Ecuador. Corral’s photos have been published in National Geographic magazine, The New York Times…

Paula Molina, NF ’13, receives Chile’s Elena Caffarena Award

Paula Molina has received Chile’s Elena Caffarena Award, which honors female leaders making significant contributions to their respective industries. The award’s namesake, a lawyer, jurist and politician – considered one…

Jane Spencer, NF ’13, promoted to VP at Fusion

Jane Spencer has been promoted to senior vice president of emerging platforms at Fusion, a joint venture of ABC and Univision. Formerly the editor-in-chief for the multiplatform media company’s digital…

Howard Shapiro, NF ’81, joins NewsWorks as theater critic

Howard Shapiro, NF ’81, has joined NewsWorks, the online production of WHYY, greater Philadelphia’s leading public media provider, as a theater critic. Before starting at NewsWorks in April, Shapiro spent…

Kick-ass, gutsy, gentle and generous

The surprising thing about John Carroll is that such a kick-ass, gutsy journalist could also be so sweet a man. It was John’s journalistic passion that inspired those who worked…