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'He laughed through the pain': A tribute to war photographer Paul Conroy. (The Times, 2026).
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2026 Colvin Scholars
We are pleased to welcome four inaugural Colvin Scholars to the School of Communication and Journalism in fall 2026. Based on their academic records, this select group of incoming students will have access to unique professional experiences, including potential global reporting opportunities.
Remembering Paul Conroy
'He laughed through the pain': A tribute to war photographer Paul Conroy. (The Times, 2026).
Written by Lindsey Hilsum, Marie Colvin's biographer
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United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Photo: Nicolas Raymond
Journalism Without Walls
an international SBU program for journalism students
A unique, in-depth course combining solutions journalism with firsthand international reporting.
This year's destination is Berlin, Germany. The program will run from May 23–June 6, 2026. All travel and accommodation expenses are funded by the Marie Colvin Center.
Turkana Basin Institute, Kenya. Photo: Angelina Livigni
CSIS Journalism Bootcamp
a foreign reporting opportunity in Washington, D.C.
A program for journalism students to connect with policy experts and multimedia specialists to report on global issues.
The Journalism Bootcamp is held in association with The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. The dates are May 11–17, 2026. All travel and accommodation expenses are funded by the CSIS. Learn more about the program here.
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Giuseppe Milo
Kenyan Journalism Initiative
a journalism and media literacy mentorship program
An initiative to empower youth in Kenya with the journalism and media literacy skills needed to run an independent newsroom.
The Kenyan Journalism Initiative (KJI) is designed with a solutions journalism lens and involves mentors from around the world. Instead of a rigid curriculum, KJI focuses on workshops, collaborative reporting exercises, and hands-on newsroom experience. The KJI team will return to Ileret in summer 2026 in partnership with Ileret High School. Learn more about the initiative here.