Look for us at IRE! Hannah Natanson of The Washington Post will discuss credibility, long-term trust, and protecting vulnerable sources with Adam Ganucheau of Deep South Today. Saturday, June 20 | 10:15 am National Harbor 4-5 #IRE26
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I’m so honored to win this award. I can’t put into words how thankful I am to @umwallacehouse.bsky.social for the honor. And I am so incredibly blessed to have the unwavering support @danawormald.bsky.social and @statesnewsroom.com gives me to pursue these projects.
@newhampshirebulletin.com reporter @willskipworth.bsky.social has won the prestigious 2026 Livingston Award for local reporting, @umwallacehouse.bsky.social and @umich.edu announced today. #FairFearlessFree #LocalJournalism www.newsfromthestates.com/article/bull...
We honored Martin Baron with the 2026 Richard M. Clurman Award for his dedication to mentoring young journalists. In a video tribute, journalists shared stories of how he has influenced their careers. https://bit.ly/4uw4tvD
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@newhampshirebulletin.com reporter @willskipworth.bsky.social has won the prestigious 2026 Livingston Award for local reporting, @umwallacehouse.bsky.social and @umich.edu announced today. #FairFearlessFree #LocalJournalism www.newsfromthestates.com/article/bull...
Bulletin’s Skipworth named Livingston Award winner for series on NH’s disability care system
William Skipworth, a staff reporter for the New Hampshire Bulletin since January 2025, has won this year’s Livingston Award for Local Reporting for his series on abuse and neglect in the state’s disab...
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🏆 2026 Livingston Award Winners: International Reporting Congratulations to Gerardo del Valle, Alejandro Bonilla Suárez and Edwin Corona Ramos of @propublica.org @@texastribune.org Alianza Rebelde Investiga and @cazadoresdefakenews.info. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43zsxmt
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🏆 2026 Livingston Award Winner: National Reporting Congratulations to Hannah Natanson of The Washington Post. Hannah's reporting on "Trump's Reshaping of the Federal Government" revealed the inefficiencies and far-reaching impact of DOGE's sweeping policy changes. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43zsxmt
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🏆 2026 Livingston Award Winner: Local Reporting Congrats to William Skipworth of The New Hampshire Bulletin for his investigative series, "A System of Harm," revealing systemic failures and horrific cases of abuse in New Hampshire’s disability care system. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43zsxmt
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Introducing the 2026-27 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellows. Their fellowship projects span rural news sustainability, AI in legacy media, sports betting addiction, war trauma, America’s battles over history, newsroom censorship and more. Meet the cohort: https://bit.ly/43cChm4 #UniversityOfMichigan
Meet 2026-2027 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellows
This cohort of 19 journalists will join us in the fall and spend an academic year tackling individual journalism projects and pursuing solutions to help newsrooms respond to today's challenges. Meet t...
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Announcing the 2026 Livingston Awards Finalists in International Reporting! 📰 The Livingston Awards honor the best in journalism by professionals under 35. Join us in celebrating these outstanding journalists and the vital work they do. Explore the full list of finalists and their impactful work:
Announcing the 2026 Livingston Award Finalists for National Reporting 👏 These exceptional journalists under 35 are telling stories that challenge assumptions and deepen our understanding of the nation. Read their work here: https://bit.ly/4vJt8ib
Meet the 2026 Livingston Awards Finalists for Local Reporting! 📣 These outstanding young journalists are shining a light on critical local issues—and shaping the future of news. Read their outstanding work: https://bit.ly/4vJt8ib #wallacehouse #universityofmichigan #livingstonawards
Join us at 3:30 pm on April 16! Journalist Joanne Kenen and public health expert Joshua Sharfstein will discuss their book "Information Sick," the pollution of our information environment and its health implications. 📍 Institute for Social Research | Rm 1430
The Eisendrath Symposium brought Knight-Wallace international fellows Ismail Einashe, Jędrzej Słodkowski and Sarah Souli together for a timely conversation exploring the complexities of reporting on displacement and the importance of centering lived experiences in storytelling.
Upcoming Event 🗞️ Knight-Wallace Fellows Ismail Einashe, Jedrzej Slodkowski, and Sarah Souli discuss how European governments are rolling back protections for migrants and the role of the media in responsibly covering these changes. 🗓️ Thurs, March 19 | 4:30 PM 📍 Rackham Amphitheatre, Fourth Floor
South Africa with the Knight-Wallace Fellows 🌍 We explored history, politics, journalism, and the global impact of current U.S. policies. Our Fellows met with journalists and changemakers, visited historic sites, and connected with the local media community in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Campus Engagement: Each year, the Knight-Wallace Fellows are invited to participate in the Leadership Crisis Challenge at the Ross School of Business as a mock press corps, preparing students to lead in high-pressure, high-stakes environments.
✨ NOMINATE NOW! ✨ The Clurman Award honors experienced journalists who inspire, guide and champion young journalists. Submit your nomination and recognize your mentor. Details: https://bit.ly/3ZbIWv7 #ClurmanAward #LivingstonAwards #Journalism #WallaceHouse #UMich
With immigration in the headlines, this clip from our recent event with Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic adds critical context on the state of ICE and the power Congress has to shape what comes next.
Enter by this Sunday, Feb. 1! 🏆 Submit your best work — text, video, audio, or data visualization — and stand alongside the next generation of journalism leaders. Entry is free and open to individuals and newsroom nominations. Enter: https://bit.ly/4s3EVGk
How to enter the Livingston Awards
Powered by 40 years of new voices and groundbreaking journalism, the #LivingstonAwards identifies the best young journalists and the next generation of newsroom leaders. Journalists under 35 enter you...
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Our MLK Symposium with Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic fostered a timely and engaging open forum discussion. Thanks to everyone who participated in our thoughtful dialogue on immigration, history, and journalism’s influence on public understanding. #UMich #WallaceHouse #MLKSymposium
⏰ Two weeks left! Entries for the Livingston Awards close Feb. 1. Journalists under 35 can submit standout work published in 2025 for a chance at $10,000 prizes in local, national & international reporting. 🔗 Enter now: https://wallacehouse.umich.edu/livingston-awards/enter/ #LivingstonAwards
JOIN US TOMORROW for our MLK Symposium Event with Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic. We'll have a powerful conversation on immigration, exclusion, and U.S. history. 🗓️ Tues. Jan,. 20 | 4:30 PM 📍Rackham Amphitheatre
Such an honor to be back at @umwallacehouse.bsky.social speaking to this year’s Knight Wallace Class, a decade after my own memorable year in Ann Arbor. Application deadline for next year’s class close Feb 1: wallacehouse.umich.edu/knight-walla... To all mid-career journalists, DO IT!
Livingston Awards Welcome New Judges! Evan Osnos, The New Yorker; Stephen Henderson, Detroit Public Television; Jodi Cohen, ProPublica, join our esteemed regional and national judges in identifying the best reporting by journalists under 35. ℹ️ https://bit.ly/3LGE9yx #livingstonawards
Evan Osnos, Stephen Henderson and Jodi Cohen join Livingston Awards judging panels
We welcome Evan Osnos of The New Yorker, Stephen Henderson of BridgeDetroit and Detroit Public Television, and Jodi Cohen of ProPublica. They join our esteemed Livingston Awards regional and national ...
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Current Knight-Wallace Fellow Tenzin Pema shares her insights on her fellowship project, which explores China's efforts to suppress Tibet's cultural, linguistic, and historical identity. Apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/4nYPVSZ U.S. applications close Feb. 1
MLK Symposium Event! 🚨 Don’t miss award-winning journalist @caitlindickerson.bsky.social on Jan 20! Sharing insightful dialogue on U.S. immigration policy, history & exclusion. In-person and online: https://bit.ly/4qBmE1k 🗓️ Tuesday, January 20 | 4:30 PM 📍Rackham Amphitheatre
Civility isn’t weakness; it’s strength. Stephen Henderson and Nolan Finley couldn’t be more different, yet 18+ years of dialogue prove disagreement doesn’t have to mean destruction. Read Choosing Civility here: https://bit.ly/3MMRXaS #Civility #Dialogue #BridgeBuilding
Peggy Lowe ’09 returned to her Midwest roots to build public media coverage in reporting deserts. Although CPB cuts threaten this vital work, public media will keep innovating, collaborating and showing up for communities. Read here: https://bit.ly/45gDryo #LocalJournalism #MidwestStories
We will not retreat. Gerard Ryle ’06 on collaborative investigative journalism and how ICIJ is doubling down to help others survive in these lean times. Read here: https://bit.ly/4j3Sb9A #InvestigativeJournalism #ICIJ #PressFreedom #Accountability
3,000+ local newspapers have closed in 20 years. Fewer watchdogs = less accountability. Tracy Jan explores the rise of news deserts and why local reporting is crucial for democracy. Read here: https://bit.ly/4aWMZSS #LocalNews #JournalismMatters