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
A man carries a flower arrangement from the church to the cemetery after George Floyd’s funeral in Houston. Eli Reed A pre-candlelight memorial service at the high school … Read more
Ian Menzies, a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and a journalist for seven decades, died on June 1, 2021, in Hingham Massachusetts. He was a 1962 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and worked for almost 40 years in various capacities … Read more
Nieman Fellows from the class of 1977 remember their friend Cassandra Tate, an accomplished journalist, historian and author who died on June 10, 2021. Paul Solman, business and economics correspondent for “PBS NewsHour” Since she was a superlative … Read more
Cassandra Tate, a 1977 Nieman Fellow, died on June 10, 2021, at her home in Seattle, Washington, after a lengthy battle with fallopian tube cancer. A journalist, historian and author, Tate was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, grew up … Read more
