JSK Fellowships at Stanford
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We help journalism leaders succeed in improving the access to information people need to create and sustain democratic communities.
Effective leadership requires focus, adaptability and self-awareness. The JSK Fellowships help journalists develop those strengths so they can return to their communities to lead with intent and purpose. Apply now. buff.ly/oECMPJ2
November 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Effective leadership requires focus, adaptability and self-awareness. The JSK Fellowships help journalists develop those strengths so they can return to their communities to lead with intent and purpose. Apply now. buff.ly/oECMPJ2
Congrats to JSK alum Tom Van de Weghe on his new book, Back to China. 👏 Drawn from more than 20 years of firsthand experience, his reflections go beyond the usual takes with a nuanced perspective on how the country’s changes affect us all. 🌐 #journalism buff.ly/fXPW9rK
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Congrats to JSK alum Tom Van de Weghe on his new book, Back to China. 👏 Drawn from more than 20 years of firsthand experience, his reflections go beyond the usual takes with a nuanced perspective on how the country’s changes affect us all. 🌐 #journalism buff.ly/fXPW9rK
We give journalists space to explore and the tools to lead. The result? Stronger news and stronger communities. buff.ly/w8ywWH0
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We give journalists space to explore and the tools to lead. The result? Stronger news and stronger communities. buff.ly/w8ywWH0
This year, the deadline is the same for all JSK applications: Dec 3 at 1pm PT. Now is the time to get started. buff.ly/w8ywWH0
October 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This year, the deadline is the same for all JSK applications: Dec 3 at 1pm PT. Now is the time to get started. buff.ly/w8ywWH0
JSK alum Rashad Mahmood and Press Forward New Mexico are helping communities reconnect with local journalism through a mix of advocacy, funding, and training. buff.ly/VZMghJ4
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
JSK alum Rashad Mahmood and Press Forward New Mexico are helping communities reconnect with local journalism through a mix of advocacy, funding, and training. buff.ly/VZMghJ4
The SPJ Foundation has awarded $75,000 to nine journalism organizations and SPJ chapters across the US. The grants support First Amendment awareness, media literacy, public information access, and advocacy for journalists and their communities. buff.ly/pTEicF0
October 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The SPJ Foundation has awarded $75,000 to nine journalism organizations and SPJ chapters across the US. The grants support First Amendment awareness, media literacy, public information access, and advocacy for journalists and their communities. buff.ly/pTEicF0
Journalists turn in access badges and exit the Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules. buff.ly/GqchHOE
October 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Journalists turn in access badges and exit the Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules. buff.ly/GqchHOE
Apply now for the JSK Journalism Fellowships and join a network of journalists shaping what’s next. Deadline: Dec 3. buff.ly/a2mE59q
October 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Apply now for the JSK Journalism Fellowships and join a network of journalists shaping what’s next. Deadline: Dec 3. buff.ly/a2mE59q
Mark your calendars: Applications for the 2026-27 cohort open next week, Oct 15. jsk.stanford.edu/become-a-fel...
October 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Mark your calendars: Applications for the 2026-27 cohort open next week, Oct 15. jsk.stanford.edu/become-a-fel...
September 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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
September 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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
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
June 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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
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
June 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
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
June 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
May 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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.
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Launched in 2019, The Rise News focuses on independent journalism, local reporting, and amplifying marginalized communities.
buff.ly/Lel0wIr
May 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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
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
May 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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
May 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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
May 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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
May 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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
May 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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
May 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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
May 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
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
May 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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
May 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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