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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Mstyslav Chernov at the 2024 duPont-Columbia Awards.
Democracy Initiative

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

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Climate Initiative

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

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Dean Jelani Cobb celebrating the first anniversary of the Loan Repayment Assistance Program, supporting graduates who work in nonprofit newsrooms.
Access Initative

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

CJS2030 News

Leading figures in the media industry met at Columbia Journalism School for a two-day event.

From Sept 22–29, J-School students immersed themselves in Climate Week NYC, and produced compelling stories for Columbia News Service.

Governments everywhere must respect journalists’ right to report freely and without fear. 

Want cutting-edge coverage of one of the most impactful issues of our time? Explore work created by CJS faculty, alumni and students.

The Faculty of Columbia Journalism School strongly condemns the intimidation of journalists.

Explore the latest in environmental journalism from the School community.

Their reporting across three different categories underlines the vital role high-quality nonprofit journalism can play in various communities.

After awarding more than $300,000 with LRAP, the School is now eliminating application fees.

We express our concern and disappointment at The Wall Street Journal’s decision to terminate reporter Selina Cheng.

As one of three winners, Foust will focus on underreported communities and the juvenile correctional system as a fellow at

As a collaboration between Columbia Journalism School and Stanford University’s School of Engineering, the Brown Institute for Media Innovation awa