CJS2030: Columbia Journalism School Initiatives

Reporting begins here.

Columbia Journalism School has been a preeminent institution for over a century — and continues to invest in the industry by focusing on five major areas over the next decade.

Even as the industry is grappling with many difficulties, journalism is seeing an unprecedented level of innovation.

Dean Jelani Cobb

The pillars of CJS2030 are integrated in every facet of the school, from curriculum to Centers and career development. Learn how at each of the pages below.

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AI Initiative

Researching and developing tools to be on the cutting edge of the industry.

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Democracy Initiative

Strengthening the fourth estate with rigorous, ethical and compelling journalism.

Two students interviewing a man on the street.
Local & Nonprofit News Initiative

Supporting local and nonprofit news — in the classroom and after graduation.

A student recording video at Coney Island.
Climate Initiative

Training the next generation of reporters to cover the most pressing issue of our time.

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Access Initative

Opening doors to the profession: journalism relies upon, and is improved by, perspectives and people from a variety of backgrounds.

CJS2030 News

This year's projects cross both campuses and blend journalistic insight with technical innovation.

The annual week-long seminar will help working journalists better understand the organizations and systems behind the stories they cover.

Three years in, the program has grown into a national effort supporting local reporting.

Center Director Anika Collier Navaroli, ‘13 M.S., reflects on the evolving challenges and importance of press freedom. 

The CJS community joins the groundbreaking program for journalism students and early-career professionals. 

Five grants totaling $185,288 will support ambitious reporting on racial and systemic inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system.

Columbia thought leader panel explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping power, accountability and the role of journalism in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

The CollegeWatch team revisits the stories that defined its first months and the forces still reshaping campuses nationwide.

The partnership connects Morgan State graduates to loan repayment support for full-time local newsroom work.

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication becomes latest partner in program helping early-career journalists sustain long-term careers in local news.

This year’s fellows are supported by $10,000 each to investigate race and civil rights issues.

Investing in alumni to sustain local journalism and expand educational access.