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The state of journalism in China

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of Tiananmen Square, Nieman Reports takes an in-depth look at The State of Journalism in China and what a number of reporters are doing to…
2014 Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and Integrity in Journalism

2014 Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and Integrity in Journalism

The current class of Nieman Fellows at Harvard University selected Pamela Colloff, an executive editor at the Texas Monthly, as this year’s recipient of the Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and…
Raj Chetty, Harvard economist

Raj Chetty, Harvard economist

Is the United States a land of opportunity where hard work can lead to success no matter where you start in life? According to Raj Chetty, Bloomberg Professor of Economics…

2013 Nieman Fellows receive Knight grants for new projects

Five members of the Nieman class of 2013 have received funding through the Knight Prototype Fund to develop two innovative media projects.

Nieman Foundation announces 2014 Visiting Fellows

The Nieman Foundation has selected five journalists as Visiting Fellows for the 2014 calendar year. Each will spend a short period of time at Harvard University to work on a…

The year in review: the 2013 annual report

The Nieman Foundation’s 2013 annual report summarizes the many activities that kept staff and fellows busy during the past year including Nieman’s 75th anniversary celebration in September, seminars, shoptalks, and…

Deb Amos, NF ’92, is recipient of 2013 duPont-Columbia Award

Deb Amos, a 1992 Nieman Fellow, is among the 14 winners of the 2013 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards. Amos, a correspondent for National Public Radio, and colleague Kelly McEvers will…

Investigative reporter Pamela Colloff wins Louis M. Lyons Award

The current class of Nieman Fellows at Harvard University has selected Pamela Colloff, an executive editor at the Texas Monthly, as this year’s recipient of the Louis M. Lyons Award…
Nieman offers new resources for journalists covering immigration

Nieman offers new resources for journalists covering immigration

With generous support from the MacArthur Foundation, the Nieman Foundation organized a workshop in late October for reporters, editors and new media voices who cover immigration. Designed for those who…

Nelson Mandela remembered by South African Nieman Fellows

As the world remembers former South African President Nelson Mandela following his death on Dec. 5, journalists everywhere are reflecting on the man and his legacy. Some of those who…