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Jason Grotto, NF ’15, receives Gerald Loeb Award

Jason Grotto, a 2015 Nieman Fellow, received a 2015 Gerald Loeb Award, with his Chicago Tribune colleague Heather Gillers for their series “Borrowing Trouble.” The reports exposed the risky bond…

One of India’s leading journalists, Arun Chacko, NF ’78, dies at age 66

One of India’s leading journalists who reported events around the world, Arun Chacko, Nieman Fellow 1978,  passed away in New Delhi in June after a long battle with cancer. He…

New MacDowell Colony Fellowship honors John Carroll, NF ’72

The MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, N.H., has announced that it will offer the John S. Carroll Fellowship in journalism annually over the next three years.

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…