Announcements

Peter Mansbridge

Peter Mansbridge donation to support next generation of journalists

Renowned journalist Peter Mansbridge is donating $100,000 to support UBC Journalism students.

Minor in Writing and Communication to launch in 2024

Minor in Writing and Communication to launch in 2024

Students looking to use writing and communication to make a social impact now have a pathway open for them at UBC.

JWAM launches two new writing courses

JWAM launches two new writing courses

The two new courses, WRDS 390 and WRDS 370, are oriented around social justice.

UBC students. Photo Martin Dee / UBC Brand & Marketing

UBC creates journalism minor for undergrads

The new Minor in Journalism and Social Change encourages students to think about and practice journalism in the context of social change.

Carrie Ching and Sadiya Ansari

Award-winning journalists join UBC Journalism as Asper Visiting Professors

Distinguished journalists Carrie Ching and Sadiya Ansari are joining the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media for 2023-2024.

Thorsten Quandt

Thorsten Quandt joins JWAM as visiting scholar

One of the most cited scholars in journalism research, Dr. Thorsten Quandt, is a visiting scholar at the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. 

Two renowned journalists join UBC Journalism as Asper Visiting Professors

Two renowned journalists join UBC Journalism as Asper Visiting Professors

Andrea Crossan and Anna Maria Tremonti have been appointed as Asper Visiting Professors for the 2022 academic year.

UBC Journalism goes for gold at Canadian Online Publishing Awards

UBC Journalism goes for gold at Canadian Online Publishing Awards

UBC journalism students, alumni and faculty have been recognized for excellence in digital journalism.

The STEM Writing Resources for Learning’s (ScWRL) revamped site now live

The STEM Writing Resources for Learning’s (ScWRL) revamped site now live

Announcing the launch and expansion of the UBC STEM Writing Resources for Learning website

Welcome Master of Journalism Class of 2022 and 2023!

Welcome Master of Journalism Class of 2022 and 2023!

Congratulations to all the students in the Class of 2022 and 2023 on joining the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media in-person this academic year.