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

Foundation funding expands initiatives in democracy, journalism, and global leadership. 

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

Their coverage spans investigations, collaborations and community-rooted reporting. 

CJS names Raney Aronson-Rath Editor-at-Large, receives $125,000 grant to support documentarians of tomorrow. 

“LRAP let me continue to do the work — rather than look for work outside of journalism.”

Each year, the Brown Institute supports tech and journalism projects through Magic Grants.

For two years, LRAP has made it possible for Columbia graduates to pursue public service journalism without being constrained by educational debt.

New PSAi campaign uses AI to teach users how to spot fake images and fight misinformation.

Discover this year's Lipman Grant recipients. 

Columbia Journalism School launches redesigned homepage and companion storytelling site.

Journalists addressed mounting pressure—and stood firm in their resolve to defend the truth.

CJS hosted key candidates for NYC's mayoral race.