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UW Center for Journalism Ethics
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Promoting high standards and fostering vigorous debate. Official account for the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison: https://ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu

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The window for nominations for the 2026 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics opens today! Winners will receive $10,000 and will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC, on April 20, 2026. Full nomination info here: ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu/shadid-award...
Headshot of Anthony Shadid along with text: The Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics, $10,000 prize, nominations due Jan. 15, 2026.
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Exciting news: starting with our 2026 winner, the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics will come with a $10,000 prize!

Nominations will open Nov. 11, 2025 and close Jan. 15, 2026. More info: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/shadid-award...
Photo of Shadid Award winner Jessica Contrera posing with Laila Shadid. Also this text: "Now a $10,000 prize. Nominations open Nov. 11"
October 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Many thanks to all who came to our conference "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World" last week, including our keynote speakers and panelists. You can still catch the program via livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVx...
Kara Swisher is shown seated on a stage interviewing Jessica Yellin Student fellows Ella Hanley, Jonas Tijerino and Maggie Schreiner post at the registration table Keynote speaker Keith Woods stands at a podium delivering his opening speech Panelists Sewell Chan and Timothy Karr are shown on stage during their panel
October 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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That's a wrap on our 2025 ethics conference, "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World." Big thanks to our many sponsors, the Evjue Foundation, @craignewmark.bsky.social philanthropies, Podcamp Media, wibroadcasters.bsky.social and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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@karaswisher.bsky.social is now interviewing Jessica Yellin (of @newsnotnoise.bsky.social) on "Building an Audience for the Truth." Live-streaming now:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVx...
Headshots for Kara Swisher and Jessica Yellin
September 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Up now, our panel "Spin, Lies & Disappearing Data," with
@phoebepetrovic.bsky.social and @fahrenthold.bsky.social, moderated by @tamiafowlkes.bsky.social. Join us online here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVx...
Headshots for David Fahrenthold, Tamia Fowlkes, Phoebe Petrovic
September 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Next up: Our panel "The New Age of Censorship," with @sewell.bsky.social and @timkarr.bsky.social, moderated by Christa Westerberg. Join us online here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVx...
Headshots for Sewell Chan, Christa Westerberg and Timothy Karr
September 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Today's the day: "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World," launches at 9 am CT this morning with a keynote from Keith Woods (NPR, retired), "In Defense of Journalism."

Join us via livestream: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...
September 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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We've got experts, we've got insights and we've got a lot to talk about. Join us in person or online for our conference "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World" next week Friday, Sept. 26.

Register here: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...
Headshot of keynote speaker Keith Woods, with talk title "In Defense of Journalism."
September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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How can we "build an audience for the truth?"

@karaswisher.bsky.social ("On with Kara Swisher") will interview @newsnotnoise.bsky.social founder Jessica Yellin at our free September 26 conference, "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World."

Register: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...
Headshots for Kara Swisher and Jessica Yellin, with text "Building an audience for the truth"
September 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Join us 9/26 for our conference "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing Word." Expert panelists, such as @sewell.bsky.social, @timkarr.bsky.social and @tamiafowlkes.bsky.social, taking on topics like "The New Age of Censorship." In person and online.

More info: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...
Head shots of Sewell Chan, Christa Westerberg and Timothy Karr, along with the text "The New Age of Censorship"
August 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Come hear @fahrenthold.bsky.social and @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social discuss reporting in an era of spin, lies and disappearing data (w/ moderator @tamiafowlkes.bsky.social) at our 9/26 conference.

Registration: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...
Headshots for David Fahrenthold, Tamia Fowlkes, Phoebe Petrovic
August 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Keith Woods, recently retired from NPR, will keynote our free conference on Friday, September 26. Our 16th conference, "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World," will be held on the UW–Madison campus: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...
Head shot of Keith Woods along with the title of his keynote address "In Defense of Journalism"
August 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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We're proud of the work we've done to foster vigorous debate and promote high standards in ethical journalism this past year. Sixteen years strong, our programs and our outreach have never been better. Check out our annual report here.

new.express.adobe.com/webpage/eSBU...
Four images show Center events and include a picture of Center director Kathleen Bartzen Culver as well as special guests Jane Mayer, David Maraniss, Nada Bakri and Jonathan Martin.
June 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Last night in DC was yet another unforgettable evening honoring the legacy of the late great Anthony Shadid. *Congratulations* to our 2025 Shadid Award winners. And thank you again to @janemayer.bsky.social and @davidmaraniss.bsky.social for being our featured guests.
Rebecca Abou-Chedid, Malik Shadid, and Nada Bakri pose at the reception. The Seattle Times team of Ivy Ceballo, Lauren Frozen and Hannah Furfaro accept the 2025 Shadid Award. David Maraniss stands and poses next to Director Katy Culver The New Yorker's Jane Mayer is interviewed by David Maraniss.
April 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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We'll be in Washington, DC next week to honor the winners of the 2025 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Join us for an incredible night featuring special guest Jane Mayer of The New Yorker (in convo with David Maraniss). Info and registration: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-shadid-...
April 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Join us in Washington, DC on April 9, as we honor the 2025 Shadid Award winners and hear from our special guest @janemayer.bsky.social in conversation with @davidmaraniss.bsky.social.

Info and registration: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-shadid-...
Photo of The New Yorker's Jane Mayer alongside info for the 2025 Anthony Shadid for Journalism Ethics ceremony: April 9, 2025, Washington, DC.
March 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Please join us for the 2025 Shadid Award ceremony in Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 9. We'll honor this year's winners and hear from special guest @janemayer.bsky.social in conversation with award-winning journalist @davidmaraniss.bsky.social. Info: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-shadid-...
UW red graphic showing headshot of New Yorker journalist Jane Mayer, featured guest for the 2025 Shadid Award ceremony in Washington, DC on April 9, 2025
March 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Join us on April 9 in Washington, DC, as we honor the winner/s of the 2025 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. We'll also hear from our featured guest, Jane Mayer of The New Yorker, in conversation David Maraniss.

ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-shadid-...
2024 Shadid Award co-winner Jon Schuppe (NBC News) poses at the award ceremony with the family that was critical to his investigation of the US's failed death notification system.
February 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Join us for the 2025 Shadid Award ceremony in Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 9. We'll honor this year's winner and hear from special guest @janemayer.bsky.social in conversation with award-winning journalist @davidmaraniss.bsky.social.

More info: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-shadid-...
Photo of New Yorker journalist Jane Mayer along with the date for the 2025 Anthony Shadid award ceremony: April 9, 2025, Washington, DC
February 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Nominations for the 2025 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics are due Wednesday, January 15. Winner/s will receive $5,000 and be honored in Washington, DC on April 9.

Full nomination info here: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/shadid-award...
2023 Shadid Award winner Jessica Contrera (Washington Post) poses with Laila Shadid, daughter of Anthony Shadid, at the 2023 award ceremony in New York.
January 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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We are open for nominations for the 2025 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Learn about this special award and our nomination process here and apply by Jan. 15: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/shadid-award...
Image of 2023 Shadid Award winner Jessica Contrera standing shoulder to shoulder with Laila Shadid, daughter of the late Anthony Shadid, at the 2023 award ceremony in New York City.
November 25, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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We are open for nominations for the 2025 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Learn about this special award and our nomination process here: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/shadid-award...
Shadid Award winner and supports stand shoulder to shoulder at the 2024 award ceremony.
November 18, 2024 at 5:54 PM