Announcements

J-school alum named recipient of CJF Black Journalism Fellowship program

J-school alum named recipient of CJF Black Journalism Fellowship program

Dannielle Piper has been named as one of the three recipients of the fellowship program, established in partnership with CBC News and CTV News.

JWAM acting director and sessional instructor awarded Killam Teaching Prize

JWAM acting director and sessional instructor awarded Killam Teaching Prize

Dr. Laurie McNeill and Dr. Jennifer Gagnon are recipients of this year’s Killam Teaching Prize.

Students, alumni, faculty and staff win Investigative Reporting Award

Students, alumni, faculty and staff win Investigative Reporting Award

Students, alumni, faculty and staff at UBC JWAM have been recognized for America’s Medical Supply Crisis with the Investigative Reporters and Editors Award, the top investigative journalism prize in North America. 

UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media Public Statement (in relation to anti-Asian hate and violence)

UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media Public Statement (in relation to anti-Asian hate and violence)

JWAM expresses its solidarity with Asian communities on campus and worldwide, who are reeling from the recent hate crime in Atlanta.

UBC journalism students and faculty win five national online publishing awards

UBC journalism students and faculty win five national online publishing awards

Students were honoured with awards at the annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA) in recognition for their excellence in reporting and producing digital stories.

Students and alumni shed light on alcohol use and healing in Yellowknife

Students and alumni shed light on alcohol use and healing in Yellowknife

Students, alumni, faculty and staff worked on the Turning Points documentary series in partnership with PBS Newshour.

Graduate students

Welcome to the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media website

The website showcases the achievements of a vibrant community of students, alumni, staff and faculty.

PBS COVID doc

UBC Journalism helps investigate U.S. COVID-19 response

Students, alumni, faculty and staff worked on new PBS investigative documentary on the coronavirus crisis in the U.S.

October 27: Decolonize THIS (media), featuring Angela Sterritt

October 27: Decolonize THIS (media), featuring Angela Sterritt

Join us on October 27, 2020 for a special talk by 2020 UBC Asper Visiting Professor and award-winning journalist, Angela Sterritt with moderator Candis Callison. Register now!

New hires bolster teaching and research in journalism and writing studies

New hires bolster teaching and research in journalism and writing studies

The three new assistant professors are part of the expansion of the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media.