media fellows
More than 500 print and broadcast journalists have studied at the DeWitt Wallace Center from the United States and abroad. Fellows study public policy, politics, international affairs, environment, economics, history, business, law, and new media technologies.
The program provides an opportunity for journalists with some experience to enhance and expand their skills and interests. See current fellows and their background information.
Graduates of this professional development program have won top journalism awards, established innovative news programs and independent broadcast stations in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, launched an on-line news service in Africa, and assumed leadership positions in media enterprises all over the world.
Alumni of the program can find each other on the new Media Fellows Alumni Network web page.
In recent years, the program has featured lectures and seminars by distinguished Duke faculty and special guests, including Bob Woodward, Tom Brokaw and William Raspberry to discuss journalism ethics, Assistant Secretary of State John Shattuck to speak about human rights issues, University of Illinois Political Scientist Doris Graber to speak on the impact of television news, public opinion analysts Peter Hart and Arthur White to talk about the impact of polls, and Ted Koppel, Judy Woodruff, David Gergen, R.W. Apple, and Geneva Overholser to discuss the role of the press in covering national politics.
More than 500 print and broadcast journalists have been in residence at the Center as Media Fellows, many of whom have since won top journalism awards, launched innovative news programs and independent broadcast news stations, and assumed leadership positions in media enterprises around the globe. Every year about 50 U.S. and international Fellows come to Duke University to examine the role of the news media in democracies. Fellowships are tailored to meet the individual needs of journalists, policy makers and news executives, and can range from a few weeks to an entire academic year.
While journalists from any medium or beat are welcome as fellows, the Center has a few special programs to which they may apply.
The Center has a partnership with Duke Divinity School to host journalists working in the field of religion. Admission is by application, and the divinity school will pay program fees and housing for two fellows per year.
The Center also has an ongoing partnership with Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment to host environmental journalists. Admission is by application to the Nicholas School, and the school will pay program fees and housing costs.
The Center also maintains a partnership with Duke University's Fuqua School of Business to host business, economic and finance journalists. Admission is by application and funding is available through a variety of sources.