UC Berkeley Journalism
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UC Berkeley Journalism prepares the next generation of fact-finders and storytellers to work on the frontlines of democracy. We tap the expertise of one of the world's greatest public universities to report on the critical issues of our times.
Dean @mbolden.bsky.social has great interview with journalist Jonathan Karl about his bestselling new book about Donald Trump's new term — Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America. www.commonwealthclub.org/events/archi...
Jonathan Karl: Donald Trump and His Campaign of Retribution
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November 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Dean @mbolden.bsky.social has great interview with journalist Jonathan Karl about his bestselling new book about Donald Trump's new term — Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America. www.commonwealthclub.org/events/archi...
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Join us for Estado de Silencio (State of Silence), a film on press freedom in Mexico. Panel to follow with director Santiago Maza, @berkeleyjournalism.bsky.social's Michael Bolden & more!
📅 Nov. 5
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Booth Auditorium
🔗 RSVP: events.berkeley.edu/hrc/event/30...
📅 Nov. 5
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Booth Auditorium
🔗 RSVP: events.berkeley.edu/hrc/event/30...
ESTADO DE SILENCIO/STATE OF SILENCE: film screening and panel
State of Silence/Estado de Silencio explores the limits of freedom of the press in Mexico, following four journalists who risk their lives to repor...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us for Estado de Silencio (State of Silence), a film on press freedom in Mexico. Panel to follow with director Santiago Maza, @berkeleyjournalism.bsky.social's Michael Bolden & more!
📅 Nov. 5
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Booth Auditorium
🔗 RSVP: events.berkeley.edu/hrc/event/30...
📅 Nov. 5
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Booth Auditorium
🔗 RSVP: events.berkeley.edu/hrc/event/30...
"With a resume as little more than a rancorous pamphleteer, she’s now at the helm of a network long considered a paragon of the journalism mainstream..." — Professor @ewass.bsky.social's latest op-ed in the @sfchronicle.com. #media #Trump #CBSNews www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
The appointment of Bari Weiss to lead CBS News epitomizes the age of media capitulation to Trump
OPINION: Bari Weiss’s appointment as editorial chief of CBS News has touched off a wave of indignation. The venom is especially bitter on the left, which Weiss has built her career targeting.
www.sfchronicle.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"With a resume as little more than a rancorous pamphleteer, she’s now at the helm of a network long considered a paragon of the journalism mainstream..." — Professor @ewass.bsky.social's latest op-ed in the @sfchronicle.com. #media #Trump #CBSNews www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
Without investigative reporting, we would never know about this unconscionable police practice just banned by California, uncovered by alum @brianhowey.bsky.social, with reporting supported by @davidbarstow.bsky.social + Berkeley's Investigative Reporting Program. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
California cops can no longer conceal police killings while interrogating loved ones for dirt
A Reveal investigation helped spark a crackdown on a disturbing, widespread practice.
www.motherjones.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Without investigative reporting, we would never know about this unconscionable police practice just banned by California, uncovered by alum @brianhowey.bsky.social, with reporting supported by @davidbarstow.bsky.social + Berkeley's Investigative Reporting Program. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
In the wake of recent @theguardian.com stories by our IRP's Bernice Yeung, Aaron Glantz + Noy Thrupkaew and bipartisan pressure re: a retreat from combating human trafficking, the Trump Administration releases a delayed report — omitting all LGBTQ+ data. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Delayed US report on global human trafficking is released
Release comes after a Guardian investigation revealed US pullback on anti-trafficking efforts, which Trump officials denied
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In the wake of recent @theguardian.com stories by our IRP's Bernice Yeung, Aaron Glantz + Noy Thrupkaew and bipartisan pressure re: a retreat from combating human trafficking, the Trump Administration releases a delayed report — omitting all LGBTQ+ data. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Our @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Journalism Investigative Reporting Program alums Katey Rusch & Casey Smith have been named #TIME100NEXT for their award-winning investigative reporting on #policing. journalism.berkeley.edu/rusch-and-sm...
Alums Katey Rusch and Casey Smith named to TIME’s annual 'TIME100 Next' list of the 100 leaders shaping the future
UC Berkeley Journalism offers a two-year Master of Journalism (MJ) degree and a summer minor, preparing students for careers in journalism.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Our @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Journalism Investigative Reporting Program alums Katey Rusch & Casey Smith have been named #TIME100NEXT for their award-winning investigative reporting on #policing. journalism.berkeley.edu/rusch-and-sm...
Former Dean and Professor @ewass.bsky.social writes about the threats to journalism that go well beyond the Trump administration’s first term “fake news” and “enemy of the people” attacks on the press. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
Jimmy Kimmel’s treatment opens an entirely new chapter in American media repression
OPINION: The brazen efforts by the Trump administration to threaten companies that own the news media to dictate their coverage are unprecedented, Edward Wasserman writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Former Dean and Professor @ewass.bsky.social writes about the threats to journalism that go well beyond the Trump administration’s first term “fake news” and “enemy of the people” attacks on the press. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
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Inland Empire communities face dangerous levels of shipping industry pollution — the same emissions warming the planet. After a rule that would have protected residents near rail yards fell apart under Trump's EPA, they're hoping the state takes the lead.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Inland Empire communities face dangerous levels of shipping industry pollution — the same emissions warming the planet. After a rule that would have protected residents near rail yards fell apart under Trump's EPA, they're hoping the state takes the lead.
capitalandmain.com/effort-to-cu...
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Welcome Ava Hu to DSE, the newest Journalism Fellow! Ava is a student at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Graduate School of Journalism. At DSE she'll develop data visualizations re: climate change impacts on local and global communities🌎
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September 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Welcome Ava Hu to DSE, the newest Journalism Fellow! Ava is a student at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Graduate School of Journalism. At DSE she'll develop data visualizations re: climate change impacts on local and global communities🌎
dse.berkeley.edu/welcome-ava-hu
@natureatcal.bsky.social
dse.berkeley.edu/welcome-ava-hu
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🚨 Calling documentary filmmakers! 🚨
The Mycoskie–UC Berkeley Psychedelic Doc Fellowship is now accepting applications.
Awards ranging from $5k to $20k. Deadline: Oct 30
Apply here → fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/mycoskie/
The Mycoskie–UC Berkeley Psychedelic Doc Fellowship is now accepting applications.
Awards ranging from $5k to $20k. Deadline: Oct 30
Apply here → fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/mycoskie/
August 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🚨 Calling documentary filmmakers! 🚨
The Mycoskie–UC Berkeley Psychedelic Doc Fellowship is now accepting applications.
Awards ranging from $5k to $20k. Deadline: Oct 30
Apply here → fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/mycoskie/
The Mycoskie–UC Berkeley Psychedelic Doc Fellowship is now accepting applications.
Awards ranging from $5k to $20k. Deadline: Oct 30
Apply here → fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/mycoskie/
In the @sfchronicle.com today, Journalist Katey Rusch ('20) uses newly public trove of internal police files to report an untold story about a discredited Oakland cop — part of the infamous "Riders" — who became an FBI agent. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
An FBI agent killed a man after the Boston Marathon bombing. Oakland PD had helped hide his past
A trove of internal police files provides a more complete accounting of the early episode that could have jeopardized Aaron McFarlane’s career before a high-profile shooting.
www.sfchronicle.com
August 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
In the @sfchronicle.com today, Journalist Katey Rusch ('20) uses newly public trove of internal police files to report an untold story about a discredited Oakland cop — part of the infamous "Riders" — who became an FBI agent. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
"The database stands as a powerful emblem of transparency and the power of journalism at a time when both of these values face significant new threats," said @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social's @davidbarstow.bsky.social re: database on police misconduct in CA. journalism.berkeley.edu/berkeley-and...
UC Berkeley and Stanford join forces on groundbreaking database on police misconduct and use of force, combining human tenacity with AI to benefit the public
UC Berkeley Journalism offers a two-year Master of Journalism (MJ) degree and a summer minor, preparing students for careers in journalism.
journalism.berkeley.edu
August 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"The database stands as a powerful emblem of transparency and the power of journalism at a time when both of these values face significant new threats," said @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social's @davidbarstow.bsky.social re: database on police misconduct in CA. journalism.berkeley.edu/berkeley-and...
"After all, how much nonperformance is too much?" asks Prof. @ewass.bsky.social as he explores media coverage of aging politicians this week in the @sfchronicle.com. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
First Biden, now Trump — the media still hasn’t figured out how to cover advanced aging
OPINION: The old age of political leaders and whether senior public officials have outlived the capacity to do their jobs is a judgment that the news media is under increasing pressure to address.
www.sfchronicle.com
August 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"After all, how much nonperformance is too much?" asks Prof. @ewass.bsky.social as he explores media coverage of aging politicians this week in the @sfchronicle.com. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
New database just published by @latimes.com, @sfchronicle.com, @kqednews.kqed.org + CalMatters and built by Berkeley Journalism's IRP, @berkeleyengineer.bsky.social BIDS + @biglocalnews.bsky.social makes public 1.5 million pages of once-secret police records. journalism.berkeley.edu/police-recor...
A new database on police use of force and misconduct in California makes public 1.5 million pages of once-secret police records
For Immediate Release August 4, 2025 Contact: Journalism@berkeley.edu A new database on police use of force and misconduct in California makes public 1.5 million pages of once-secret police records ...
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August 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New database just published by @latimes.com, @sfchronicle.com, @kqednews.kqed.org + CalMatters and built by Berkeley Journalism's IRP, @berkeleyengineer.bsky.social BIDS + @biglocalnews.bsky.social makes public 1.5 million pages of once-secret police records. journalism.berkeley.edu/police-recor...
LA Times journalist James Rainey on California's groundbreaking support for local journalism through our @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Journalism and the @maynardinstitute.bsky.social: "Accurate news and information has become an increasingly fleeting resource." www.latimes.com/california/n...
California taxpayers will pay $15 million to hire journalists
Your morning catch-up: Taxpayer-funded journalism, remains of the 31st firestorm victim found in Altadena and more big stories.
www.latimes.com
July 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
LA Times journalist James Rainey on California's groundbreaking support for local journalism through our @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Journalism and the @maynardinstitute.bsky.social: "Accurate news and information has become an increasingly fleeting resource." www.latimes.com/california/n...
A new group of early-career journalists and newsrooms were selected for the 2025-2027 California Local News Fellowship! Thank you, California, for supporting local journalism — an essential public service. Congrats to our fellows and newsrooms! fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/cafellows/ne...
July 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A new group of early-career journalists and newsrooms were selected for the 2025-2027 California Local News Fellowship! Thank you, California, for supporting local journalism — an essential public service. Congrats to our fellows and newsrooms! fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/cafellows/ne...
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I enjoyed connecting with D.C.-area alumni of @berkeleyjournalism.bsky.social Thanks to everyone who braved that intense weather, to @npr.org for providing a venue and to alum @tamarakeithnpr.bsky.social and Ron Nixon, two of our Journalism Advisory Committee members, for hosting.
July 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I enjoyed connecting with D.C.-area alumni of @berkeleyjournalism.bsky.social Thanks to everyone who braved that intense weather, to @npr.org for providing a venue and to alum @tamarakeithnpr.bsky.social and Ron Nixon, two of our Journalism Advisory Committee members, for hosting.
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GREAT NEWS! California expands commitment to local journalism with a $15 million allocation!
“This funding strengthens the people and organizations anchoring local journalism in communities across California." - @reynoldspost.bsky.social
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“This funding strengthens the people and organizations anchoring local journalism in communities across California." - @reynoldspost.bsky.social
journalism.berkeley.edu/15-million-t...
California expands historic commitment to local journalism fellowships
______________________________________________________________________________________________ California expands historic commitment to local journalism fellowships Media Release July 1, 2025 Califor...
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July 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
GREAT NEWS! California expands commitment to local journalism with a $15 million allocation!
“This funding strengthens the people and organizations anchoring local journalism in communities across California." - @reynoldspost.bsky.social
journalism.berkeley.edu/15-million-t...
“This funding strengthens the people and organizations anchoring local journalism in communities across California." - @reynoldspost.bsky.social
journalism.berkeley.edu/15-million-t...
A new $15 million for local journalism in CA budget! “Even in tight financial times, independent journalism, which underpins a citizen-informed democracy, is deserving of priority support,” said former State Senator Steve Glazer, a champion of local journalism.
California expands historic commitment to local journalism fellowships
______________________________________________________________________________________________ California expands historic commitment to local journalism fellowships Media Release July 1, 2025 Califor...
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July 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
A new $15 million for local journalism in CA budget! “Even in tight financial times, independent journalism, which underpins a citizen-informed democracy, is deserving of priority support,” said former State Senator Steve Glazer, a champion of local journalism.
Congrats Lauren Capps (’12) producer on “The Sing Sing Chronicles,” a 4-part docuseries that won the 2025 Domestic Television Award from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights!
Read our in-depth interview with Capps who talks about the series, her incredible body of work + camaraderie among our doc alums.
Read our in-depth interview with Capps who talks about the series, her incredible body of work + camaraderie among our doc alums.
Alumni Portrait: Lauren Capps ('12) part of RFK Award-winning team of "The Sing Sing Chronicles"
Lauren Capps (’12), was a producer on “The Sing Sing Chronicles,” a four-part docuseries by NBC News Studios and Trilogy Films that won the 2025 Domestic Television Award from Robert F. Kennedy Human ...
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June 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Congrats Lauren Capps (’12) producer on “The Sing Sing Chronicles,” a 4-part docuseries that won the 2025 Domestic Television Award from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights!
Read our in-depth interview with Capps who talks about the series, her incredible body of work + camaraderie among our doc alums.
Read our in-depth interview with Capps who talks about the series, her incredible body of work + camaraderie among our doc alums.
Welcome to @mbolden.bsky.social, the next dean of @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Journalism — a "distinguished journalist" selected to lead at a time of "unprecedented challenges for journalism" said Chancellor @chancellorlyons.bsky.social. journalism.berkeley.edu/2025-berkele...
Michael Bolden selected to be next dean of UC Berkeley Journalism following national search
Journalist Michael Bolden will be UC Berkeley Journalism’s eighth permanent dean, promising a dedication to collaboration, innovation and courage in the face of threats to the field, campus announced ...
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June 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Welcome to @mbolden.bsky.social, the next dean of @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Journalism — a "distinguished journalist" selected to lead at a time of "unprecedented challenges for journalism" said Chancellor @chancellorlyons.bsky.social. journalism.berkeley.edu/2025-berkele...
Two major investigations from KQED reported by alums and one with help from 6 students in our Investigative Reporting Program have been awarded top honors in the Region 2 Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association!
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June 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Two major investigations from KQED reported by alums and one with help from 6 students in our Investigative Reporting Program have been awarded top honors in the Region 2 Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association!
journalism.berkeley.edu/2025-murrow-...
journalism.berkeley.edu/2025-murrow-...
UC Berkeley Journalism’s Investigative Reporting Program and 7 alums are winners in the 91st National Headliner Awards!
Bravo Garance Burke (’04), Bill Whitaker (’78/’16), Casey Smith (’20), Katey Rusch (’20), Serginho Roosblad (’18), Marian Carrasquero (’19) and Mary Spicuzza (’04).
Bravo Garance Burke (’04), Bill Whitaker (’78/’16), Casey Smith (’20), Katey Rusch (’20), Serginho Roosblad (’18), Marian Carrasquero (’19) and Mary Spicuzza (’04).
Investigative Reporting Program and alums win National Headliner Awards
UC Berkeley Journalism’s Investigative Reporting Program and seven alums are winners in the 91st National Headliner Awards, which honor the best journalism in the United States in 2024 across platform...
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June 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
UC Berkeley Journalism’s Investigative Reporting Program and 7 alums are winners in the 91st National Headliner Awards!
Bravo Garance Burke (’04), Bill Whitaker (’78/’16), Casey Smith (’20), Katey Rusch (’20), Serginho Roosblad (’18), Marian Carrasquero (’19) and Mary Spicuzza (’04).
Bravo Garance Burke (’04), Bill Whitaker (’78/’16), Casey Smith (’20), Katey Rusch (’20), Serginho Roosblad (’18), Marian Carrasquero (’19) and Mary Spicuzza (’04).
"Local journalism is not a luxury. It’s civic infrastructure. And like roads, schools and clean water, it requires intentional public investment." — Opinion in the Sac Bee from former CA Senator Steve Glazer and the @maynardinstitute.bsky.social's Martin Reynolds. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
Could $15 million save local journalism in California? We think so | Opinion
“To truly rebuild California’s local news infrastructure, we must invest in the full ecosystem — from newsroom leadership to training and innovation.”
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May 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
"Local journalism is not a luxury. It’s civic infrastructure. And like roads, schools and clean water, it requires intentional public investment." — Opinion in the Sac Bee from former CA Senator Steve Glazer and the @maynardinstitute.bsky.social's Martin Reynolds. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
Students from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social write about being #DACA #Dreamers at this moment in history. Thank you to @eltimpano.bsky.social for publishing this beautiful series. www.eltimpano.org/english/immi...
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá”: Dreamers reflect on the toll of living in DACA limbo
Undocumented students share how political and legal battles have shaped their identities and their hopes for the future.
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May 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Students from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social write about being #DACA #Dreamers at this moment in history. Thank you to @eltimpano.bsky.social for publishing this beautiful series. www.eltimpano.org/english/immi...