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New year, new cohort, same unstoppable energy! It’s hard to express how excited we are to finally have the 2026 JSK Fellows here at Stanford. We look forward to supporting this extraordinary group of leaders on their journey of growth, collaboration and impact. 🙌 #journalism buff.ly/3FuL3KT

👏 Put your hands together for the 2025 ONA Impact Award winner, Andrew Losowsky. Join us in celebrating his commitment to community-centered journalism and his outstanding contributions to the field. #LocalNews buff.ly/o3Y7yE1

Stanford University’s Bill Lane Center for the American West is now accepting applications for its Western Media Fellowship, a journalism award that provides $7,500 for a three-month project. buff.ly/Rj9wgPe

JSK alum Jenka Soderberg hosts the podcast Out of the Streets of Portland, which won 3rd place for Best Podcast in this year's Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards. 👏 Congrats, Jenka! #KBOOradio

I found this a very clear explanation of what we're going through: our democracy in danger as fear spreads through different parts of society, from military to academia to corporate. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/21/o...

Who among us has started using TikTok in their journalism workflow? 🧐 buff.ly/GTbeZtx

I figured it was a good morning to wear my @jskstanford.bsky.social reunion T-shirt, especially considering how much this week felt like a roller coaster. The thumbs ups and first bumps made it feel like it was the right choice.

👏 ICYMI: Press Forward is committing $22.7 million to 22 infrastructure projects to help local newsrooms thrive. These projects address some of the most significant challenges in journalism. It’s beyond thrilling to see bold ideas get the support they need! buff.ly/KnZozMI

Journalists are burning out, and managers can make a difference. 2025 JSK Fellow Joe Ruiz shares lessons from multiple interviews, his own newsroom experience, and what leadership training taught him about supporting mental health. buff.ly/YzVTcZf

What happens when your last remaining outlet to reach millions is suddenly blocked? 2025 JSK Fellow Mikhail Rubin explores YouTube’s fall in Russia, and what needs to happen next to keep press freedom alive.

Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating this amazing group. From day one, the 2025 cohort brought brilliance, heart, and hustle. ✨ Stay bold! #journalism #FutureOfNews

The Telegram app is seen as a tool of resistance, created by a man hailed as a privacy hero. But a new investigation by JSK alum Roman Anin and the team at iStories reveals that it’s also a tool of Russian state power, used to surveil, manipulate, and sabotage. buff.ly/tFLx2F0

Newsrooms are full of smart people. But being good at your job doesn’t automatically make you a great teacher. 2025 JSK Fellow Ryan Pitts spent the year studying how journalists can teach each other more effectively. This is a must-read for anyone who’s helped someone level up. buff.ly/ahNdwjq

Behind every great JSK Fellowships class is a thoughtful, dedicated selection committee. Many thanks for your hard work in shaping the 2026 cohort. Your time and care are deeply appreciated! buff.ly/eEHaP7u

Meet Veengas, founder and editor of The Rise News, the first nonprofit digital news outlet in Pakistan’s Sindh province. Help us welcome her to JSK! Launched in 2019, The Rise News focuses on independent journalism, local reporting, and amplifying marginalized communities. buff.ly/Lel0wIr

Meet Eric Ulken, vice president of product management at The Baltimore Banner, a nonprofit digital startup that’s now Maryland’s largest news organization. Help us welcome him to JSK! He also teaches media entrepreneurship and co-founded the Data Desk at the LA Times. buff.ly/9cqnjES

Meet Ramsey G. Tesdell, CEO of Sowt Media. He co-founded Sowt to bring narrative, non-fiction audio journalism to Arabic-speaking audiences. He frequently mentors media startups, focusing on strategy, storytelling, and long-term sustainability. Help us welcome Ramsey to JSK! buff.ly/KdVLhne

Meet Sérgio Spagnuolo, a journalist and media entrepreneur based in São Paulo. He founded Núcleo Jornalismo, a newsroom investigating technology’s social impact. He’s led media innovation in Brazil for over a decade, from launching Volt Data Lab to Atlas da Notícia. Welcome to JSK! buff.ly/vCU5ARU

Meet Damaso Reyes, executive and investigative editor of the New York Amsterdam News and founding editor of its Blacklight investigative unit. He has reported from across the globe, and his work has earned major honors, including the 2024 Ida B. Wells Award. Welcome to JSK! buff.ly/NYrxnA5

Meet Kae Petrin, co-executive director of the Trans Journalists Association and a data reporter at Civic News Company. Their work blends accountability journalism and LGBTQ+ coverage, with a focus on visual storytelling. Welcome to JSK! buff.ly/wvJNYDH

Meet Elise Pepple, former executive director of Marfa Public Radio, where she shaped the station into a storytelling and community hub for West Texas. Under her leadership, the station launched a podcast studio and won a national Murrow Award. Help us welcome Elise to JSK! buff.ly/j5Xq42r

Meet Terry Parris Jr., Public Square editor at Headway, a longform journalism initiative from The New York Times. He has also launched several journalism projects, including MISSING THEM, ProPublica’s first engagement team, and the Library Newsroom Project. Welcome to JSK, Terry! buff.ly/Y0dhqDv

Happy to have contributed to this collection of essays on Artificial Intelligence & journalism published today in the @columjournreview.bsky.social . As a @jskstanford.bsky.social fellow, I studied the impact of AI on photojournalism & building public trust in news photos www.cjr.org/feature-2/ho...

John-Allan Namu, the co-founding CEO of Africa Uncensored, has led some of the most important investigations on the continent—from war crimes in South Sudan to financial secrets in the Pandora Papers. We're proud to welcome him to Stanford and JSK! buff.ly/3zpxwGg

Meet Asraa Mustufa, managing editor at The Examination, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom investigating global health threats. From the Pandora Papers to tracking how public funds shape schools, Asraa has helped target accountability across borders and communities. Welcome, Asraa! buff.ly/MG8NDcT

Meet Candice Mays, the project director at Mapping Black California, where she leads a one-of-a-kind data journalism unit dedicated to addressing systemic inequality in Black communities. Her work proves that data journalism can be both human and impactful. Welcome to JSK, Candice! buff.ly/OundiYn

A nationwide collaboration led by Stanford’s Big Local News and Stanford University Libraries contributed to a 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting.

Meet Dessi Lange-Damianova, the COO of Bellingcat. Since joining Bellingcat, she has helped the organization grow from a small group of bloggers to a world-class global investigative powerhouse. Her experience spans four continents and more than 70 countries. buff.ly/EXHVasx

Meet Sebastián Hidalgo, a Chicago-based photojournalist. His 2024 exposé on police and migrant laborers led to a city investigation and federal lawsuit. As a mentor in civic storytelling spaces, Hidalgo also leads vital conversations on the role of visual media in democracy. buff.ly/sdCD3XC

Meet Allison Herrera, a senior reporter at APM Reports, uncovering the hidden truths behind land transfers, wealth extraction, and justice for Indigenous communities. Her work on ‘In Trust’ won the 2023 Gerald Loeb Award. Help us welcome Allison to Stanford and JSK! buff.ly/wunPxz1

Congrats to Big Local News for leading a Pulitzer-winning collaboration, proving what’s possible when local journalists come together with shared data and purpose. 👏👏 Bravo to Big Local, the newsrooms, and all the journalists involved. buff.ly/j5mnQoK

Meet Jennifer Brandel — co-founder & CEO of Hearken, award-winning journalist, and civic innovator reshaping public engagement with media and democracy. From launching Curious City to co-founding Zebras Unite and Election SOS, her work champions participation, equity, and impact. buff.ly/rGvD6q8

What do these 16 journalists working on some of the biggest issues in media have in common? They’re all part of the 2026 JSK Journalism Fellowship. 👏👏 Please help us welcome them to Stanford! buff.ly/8efUD6V

Satire is more than jokes. It’s a way to inform when facts aren’t enough. Read how JSK Fellow Mark Fiore uses animation, psychology, and AI to counter false narratives with clarity, speed, and storytelling. buff.ly/g9LzsX4

JSK Fellow Nalan Sipar came to Stanford with a dream: to create a space where people of color in Germany could tell their own stories. But to build something that lasts? She had to pivot from journalist to entrepreneur. Read her story of diving headfirst into the world of business. buff.ly/pb8akoU

“I’m sorry to break it to you, you’re not a journalist anymore. You’re a founder, you’re a fundraiser, a strategist, a brand maker, a marketer, a web developer.” — @padejski.bsky.social, associate director of @jskstanford.bsky.social, said during @journalismfestival.com. https://twp.ai/9PR2tU

Join us for this urgent and inspiring conversation about journalism’s role in defending democracy. Gregory Gondwe, a 2025 JSK Fellow and celebrated investigative journalist, shares his journey through Malawi’s political evolution. 🗓️ Wednesday, 4/30 ⏰ 4 pm 📍 Bechtel Int'l Center buff.ly/miCXjjy

2025 JSK Fellow Gregory Gondwe shares how his journey at Stanford transformed his mission: From sharpening skills to building a safer, solutions-driven journalism culture in Malawi.

Pulitzer-winning photos are being sucked into AI models without permission, credit or compensation. JSK Fellow David Carson reveals just how deep the copyright violations go. Lawsuits are piling up, and the stakes are enormous. buff.ly/C45MAYs

Join us for a powerful conversation with investigative journalist and 2025 JSK Fellow Gregory Gondwe as he dives into the realities of exposing corruption and defending press freedom. Register now. 🗓️ Wednesday, April 30, 2025 ⏰ 4 pm PT 📍 Bechtel International Center buff.ly/miCXjjy

If you care about journalism, truth, or just love a good story, you should be in the room for this convo with JSK alum Tonya Mosley—Emmy Award-winning talk show host, writer, documentarian, and co-host of NPR’s “Fresh Air.” 🗓️ Thursday, April 24 ⏰ 6:30 pm 📍 UC Berkeley tinyurl.com/TBFmosley

ICYMI: At #IJF25, JSK alumni shared what it takes to stop waiting for change and to start building it. Watch the panel, moderated by JSK Associate Director Djordje Padejski, featuring insights on innovation, resilience, and leadership. buff.ly/mDFrrLT

Join us for a powerful conversation with investigative journalist and 2025 JSK Fellow Gregory Gondwe as he dives into the realities of exposing corruption and defending press freedom under pressure. 🗓️ Wednesday, April 30 ⏰ 4 pm 📍 Bechtel International Center buff.ly/miCXjjy

Journalism faces tough challenges, but as 2025 JSK Fellow Ryan Pitts reminds us: By teaching each other, sharing knowledge, and building support networks, journalists can create the change our industry needs. buff.ly/IgtRExX

Can journalists move beyond neutrality while maintaining trust? JSK Fellow Juan Camilo Maldonado draws on his experiences in Colombia and the U.S. to explore how journalists can foster dialogue and understanding in complex times.

Misinformation isn’t always a deepfake. Sometimes, it's something real taken out of context to push a false story. In Latino communities, these tactics are everywhere. JSK Fellow Tamoa Calzadilla breaks down how these narratives work—and how we can fight back.

2025 JSK Fellow Joe Ruiz examines a critical question for newsroom leaders: What do we owe our people? The old ways aren't working, and burnout drives talented journalists away. Joe shares his insights on what real change in the newsroom looks like. buff.ly/wNB8UHZ

What does it take to build a newsroom that doesn’t sacrifice the dignity, health, or financial security of its people? 2025 JSK Fellow Candice Fortman reflects on her journey leading Outlier Media and explores how #journalism can better serve its communities—and its practitioners.

Can political cartoons survive in an era of algorithms and deep learning? 2025 JSK Fellow and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Mark Fiore investigates how efforts to combat disinformation might inadvertently silence one of journalism's most effective tools: satire. buff.ly/eTFakyz