Journalism
HKS Fellow, Journalist Maria Ressa Wins Nobel Peace Prize for ‘Fight for Freedom of Expression’
Harvard Kennedy School fellow and journalist Maria A. Ressa received the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Friday for her work advancing freedom of the press and combating misinformation in the Philippines.
Afghan Journalist Sami Mahdi Discusses Media Under the Taliban at Shorenstein Center Event
Afghan journalist Sami Mahdi discussed the future of the media in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan at a virtual event hosted by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center on Thursday afternoon.
The Legacy of Harvard Law School’s ‘Unique’ Student Newspaper
Harvard Law School is famed for its premier student-run journals, manifold in both scope and speciality. The Harvard Law Record — an independent, student-run, nonpartisan newspaper — is a different sort of publication.
Indian Reporter Claims ‘Phishing Attack’ Duped Her Into Believing She Had Been Hired As Harvard Journalism Professor
A well-known Indian TV news anchor claimed on Twitter Friday that she was the victim of a ‘phishing attack,’ which misled her to believe for months that she had been hired as a journalism professor at Harvard.
Prominent Mexican-American Journalists Discuss the State of the American Dream in Institute of Politics Webinar
Jorge G. Ramos and Maria L. Hinojosa, celebrated Mexican-American journalists, discussed the future of Latinx leadership and the evolving nature of the American Dream in an IOP talk Wednesday.
Su to Lead The Crimson’s 148th Guard
Amanda Y. Su ’22 will lead The Harvard Crimson’s 148th Guard, the organization’s President announced Sunday.
Washington Post Columnist Discusses Role of Journalism in the Upcoming Election
Pulitzer-Prize winning Washington Post columnist Eugene H. Robinson spoke about the role of journalism in the 2020 presidential election at an IOP JFK Jr. Forum lecture Wednesday.
Washington Post Reporter Talks 'Hair-on-Fire-Briefing,' Coronavirus Coverage at IOP Forum
Lena H. Sun, a national health reporter for the Washington Post, spoke about her experience covering the novel coronavirus outbreak during the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics’s third “Fast Forum” Thursday evening.
Washington Post Editor Baron Named 2020 Harvard Commencement Speaker
Washington Post executive editor Martin “Marty” Baron will travel north to Cambridge this May to speak at Harvard’s 369th commencement ceremony on May 28, according to a University statement released Tuesday.
Political Reporters Analyze 2020 Campaign Trail at IOP Forum
Four journalists covering the presidential election discussed uncertainty in the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries and experiences with day-to-day reporting on the campaign trail at the Institute of Politics Thursday evening.
IOP Covering 2020 Forum
During the second forum of the Institute of Politics' 2020 Election series, four political correspondents reflected on the state of the presidential race and the recent contests in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Embedded Campaign Reporters Speak at Kickoff Event in IOP Election 2020 Series
Three 2020 campaign reporters shared stories from the presidential primary campaign trail at an Institute of Politics event on Tuesday, the first in a series of events in the lead-up to the 2020 election.
Ron Suskind Talks Family, Autism Communication App at Harvard Ed School
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron S. Suskind lectured on autism and identity at the Graduate School of Education Tuesday evening, sharing his experiences raising a son with autism and his efforts to develop a therapy app.
Goldsmith Awards at the IOP
Setti Warren, executive director of the Shorenstein Center, presents nominees at the Goldsmith Awards Ceremony Tuesday. Each nominee received a round of applause for their reporting achievements.
CNN Journalist Don Lemon Addresses Racism and Homophobia Against Journalists at IOP Event
CNN journalist Don C. Lemon addressed the intersections of race, media, and politics at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Friday evening. He spoke about how his personal background has created a certain set of expectations for his work.
Former NYT Editor Jill Abramson Accused of Plagiarism, Admits Citation Errors
Allegations of plagiarism embroiled former New York Times Executive Editor and Harvard lecturer Jill E. Abramson ’76, whose latest book, “Merchants of Truth,” came under scrutiny from journalists Wednesday.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Linda Greenhouse Lectures on Supreme Court’s Role in Threatening Civil Society
Pulitzer Prize winner and Harvard Law School lecturer Linda J. Greenhouse ’68 spoke to a packed room of University affiliates about the role of the Supreme Court in threatening civil society Wednesday evening.
Africa Journalist Quist-Arcton talks Career, Female Empowerment at Radcliffe Institute
Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, an award-winning Africa journalist, spoke about her career and female empowerment in Africa at the Radcliffe Institute Thursday.
Linda J. Greenhouse ’68: ‘A Largely Exemplary Life’
Greenhouse says that acclimating to and excelling in The Crimson’s male-dominated newsroom was “a toughening exercise.”
Middle East Reporting
In Sever Hall, four prominent journalists named Michael Petrou, Jonathan Guyer, Izzy Finkel, and Sharaf al-Hourani spoke about the moral responsibiliies and challenges of reporting on Middle East news.
Harvard Prof. Sarah Lewis Takes Over New Yorker Photo Instagram
For each day of her four-day long takeover, Lewis posted pictures meant to be compelling and thought-provoking for a digital audience.
Journalists Debate Power of News Media
While Abramson said she remains a staunch believer in the power of news, Adams said that the public’s thirst for sensational material prevents it from actually improving society.
China Experts Analyze 19th Party Congress
Chinese President Xi Jingping may continue to centralize his power even as the country’s ideological balance remains constant, experts predicted at the event.
LA Times Editor Warns of Conservative Media ‘Closed Loop’
The “closed loop” of conservative media has pushed the Republican Party farther to the right, argued Jackie K. Calmes, the White House editor for the Los Angeles Times.
A Calmes Conversation
Jackie K. Calmes, the White House editor for the Los Angeles Times Washington bureau, discusses the interaction between conservative media and national politics at the Kennedy School Tuesday afternoon.