As the academic year comes to an end, take a look at some program highlights from 2025-26. For the latest news from the Program in Journalism, visit our website.
Hard news, soft serve!
In September, undergraduate students gathered for an ice cream social and info session to learn more about the Program in Journalism. Faculty members discussed new course offerings, and current journalism minors recounted their experiences in the program.
Fall focus on facts
Our fall signature event, What’s a Fact, Anyway?, featured Fergus McIntosh (The New Yorker) and David Baumgarten ’06 (The Atlantic) in conversation about the essential role of fact-checking, legal review, and other hidden aspects of journalism.
The event was moderated by Eliza Griswold (Journalism) with Ferris Professors Rozina Ali (The New York Times Magazine) and Carolyn Kormann (The New Yorker).
Journalism in the classroom and in the field
Whether it was a trip to Trenton or to the Florida Keys, or a phone call with John McPhee, journalism students engaged with experts in and outside of the classroom this year.
Pictured above: A class trip to The New York Times office in New York City with Ferris Professor Kevin Sack; Students from Ferris Professor Purcell Carson’s class learned archival research techniques at the library in Trenton and presented their short documentary films at the end of the year; Ferris Professor JoAnn DeLuna with her class and their first guest speaker, Jonathan Menjivar (Pineapple Street Studios); and Ferris Professor David Kushner with his class at the Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Key West, FL, during fall break.
Lunchtime learning
In 2025-26, the program held eight faculty lunch talks, where our visiting Ferris and McGraw professors examined their work and pressing issues of the day with Princeton faculty from across disciplines. This year, attendees packed 16 Joseph Henry House to hear our visitors discuss a range of topics – including what it’s like to write about climate change, mental illness and Islamophobia, how to create compelling audio stories, and more.
AI x Journalism
Our spring signature event, AI x Journalism, featured a panel of experts who shared how AI is impacting all aspects of journalism. The discussion featured Hilke Schellmann (CITP), Madelyne Xiao (CITP), Dylan Freedman (The New York Times), and Anjanette Delgado (Hearst Connecticut Media Group). The conversation was moderated by Eliza Griswold (Journalism).
This year, the Program in Journalism offered four unique workshops for undergraduate students. These special events featured experts who helped students build critical reporting skills.
The workshops included: How to Report on Trauma: Ethics and Skills with Kate Porterfield (Global Center for Journalism and Trauma); Fact Checking 101 with Rozina Ali (The New York Times Magazine) and Carolyn Kormann (The New Yorker); Digital Safety Training with Davis Erin Anderson and Evan Summers (Freedom of the Press Foundation); and AI for Journalists with Dylan Freedman (The New York Times) and Hilke Schellmann (CITP).
Class of 2026 Senior Colloquium
As part of the journalism minor, students prepare a five-minute presentation based on their independent fieldwork or an internship experience.
At the year-end Senior Colloquium on April 30, students presented their work to peers, family members, mentors, and current and former Princeton faculty.
Thanks for a great year!
We’re grateful for all of our journalism students, faculty, and administrative staff for making this year a success. See you in 2026-27!
