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.

Two students using a laptop.
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

J-School commits nearly $10 million to student scholarships, further opening the door to graduate journalism education. 

Keep up with their field work, live reporting and studio broadcast throughout the final day of the race. 

Read on for a handful of reporting highlights on the 2025 New York City mayoral election from our alumni and faculty. 

Participants gain strategic, cultural and management tools to lead newsrooms. 

Watch CJS and CCS Deans discuss "Truth, Trust, and the Climate Beat."

The second in a Columbia Journalism School and Vital City series with 2025 mayoral candidates.

In her new book, Marguerite Holloway tells the story of forests in the climate change era.

During NYC Climate Week 2025, see how faculty and alumni report on policy, justice and survival.