Alumni Newsletter, August 2020
In this issue: an alumna TED Talk, documentary faculty join the Oscar-voting elite and the push for Latino representation in journalism.
News
Keeping It Real with Adeola Fayehun ’08
The Nigerian-born alum was selected to deliver a TED Talk after answering an open call.…
Meet the Staff: Aaron Foley, Founding Director of the Black Media Initiative
He "grew up" in Black media, has been a journalist in the Midwest and on both coasts, and was chief storyteller for the city of Detroit.
Newmark J-School Newsletter Summer 2020
Newmark J-Corps Sustains Invaluable Summer Internships
The program has helped place 90 Class of 2020 students in more than 60 news outlets this summer.
Story Supported by McGraw Center Looks at Reverse Mortgages in Puerto Rico
It's the first time a McGraw project was published in both English and Spanish.
Laber-Warren and Malek To Become the J-School’s Next Tow Professors
The professorships support teachers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their fields.
New CCM Study Highlights Innovative Immigrant News Outlets
The resourceful ones are thriving on social media and developing new business models.
NYCity News Service Named Best in Nation for Second Straight Year
It won top honors among online student publications in SPJ's Mark of Excellence contest.