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Alumni spotlight: Jimmy Thomson

JWAM alumni and environmental journalist Jimmy Thomson has just been promoted to the editor-in-chief at The National Observer.

Inspire UBC journalism students as the next Asper Visiting Professor

Apply to be Asper Visiting Professor for 2025-2026 and join UBC Journalism's high-calibre journalism faculty and students.

Digital media pioneer Alfred Hermida wins UBC Killam Research Prize

Professor Hermida was recognised for his outstanding research contributions to the field of journalism.

Alumni spotlight: Emi Sasagawa

JWAM alumna Emi Sasagawa recently made the 2024 CBC Nonfiction Prize shortlist for Dad's the Word.

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JWAM Work in Progress Lecture Series: Dr. Andrew Connolly

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Buchanan Tower 241

From policy to people: Unpacking the immigration landscape in unsettled times

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

UBC Robson Square Theatre

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