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.
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.

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

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

Opening doors to the profession: journalism relies upon, and is improved by, perspectives and people from a variety of backgrounds.
CJS2030 News
Jelani Cobb, the dean of Columbia Journalism Sch
Reporters from The Washington Post and the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO & ProPublica have won the 2024 Berger Award and
The Lipman Center for Journalism and Civil and Human Rights is proud to announce its 2024 fellowship winners — journalists who will pursue reportin
Alex Mierjeski, ’17 M.S. Data Journalism, shares the National Reporting award with other staff members at ProPublica.
Romany Webb, Deputy Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, will be the journalism school’s in-house expert for topics related to clim
A multi-platform journalist and filmmaker, Tu teaches reporting and video storytelling courses as a Professor of Professional Practice.
The fellows will engage in intensive, full-time reporting work for CJI’s investigative, cross-borders data and global migration teams.
Margaret Sullivan, weekly columnist for the Guardian US, is returning to where she previously taught Audience and Engagement courses.
The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors awarded Professor Benítez its Excellence in Television Award.
These digital news platforms led by Columbia Journalism School alumni are tackling human-rights issues and serving readers in practical ways.