The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc. has named Michael G. Riley, NF ’95, as its CEO and editor in chief. He’ll oversee the weekly newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education, the biweekly Chronicle of Philanthropy, Arts & Letters Daily and a number of specialized websites. Read more
What is it that drives us to become journalists? In its purest form, journalism is not about fame, fortune, or the desire to have a voice. It is about seeking the truth, assembling the facts, and holding those who choose to abuse their powers accountable. Read more
Guy Raz, a 2009 Nieman Fellow, has been named weekend host of NPR News’ signature afternoon newsmagazine All Things Considered. Raz will step into the role fulltime this weekend, after guest-hosting for the past several months. Previously, Raz was NPR’s defense correspondent. Read more
Nieman Reports has published a comprehensive resource for journalists about coverage of a pandemic flu. The information comes from a conference held at the Nieman Foundation during the time when the concern about the potential of Avian Flu to evolve into a human flu epidemic was high. Read more
What do you say when your real life far exceeds your wildest dreams? I once heard a comedian answer, "Keep it to yourself." And while there are an increasing number of comedians masquerading as journalists, I am not yet ready to quit my day job. Read more
I remember as a young journalist in college when we were studying journalism, Joe Alex Morris was a name that I knew well. It was a name that I looked up to — somebody who had an understanding and a compassion for the Middle East that's not always evident in coverage that comes out of that region. That I'm here speaking in a lecture that carries his name is a great honor. Read more
Anthony Shadid, Islamic affairs correspondent for The Washington Post, will be the 23rd Joe Alex Morris Jr. Memorial lecturer at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. Read more
As I speak to you today, our nation prepares for war. Within a short time, young Americans and Iraqis will begin to die. There appears to be nothing any of us who oppose this war can do. Read more
A few years ago I was on the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan trying to talk my way into that breakaway region. The Russian peacekeeper on duty wouldn't let me through. Read more
