Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellows announced

The Wallace House Center for Journalists and the University of Michigan have selected the 2023-24 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellows-the 50th class in the program's history. Representing nine countries and a broad cross-section of the United States, the 19 fellows will pursue ambitious journalism projects, audit courses at the university and participate in weekly seminars with journalism leaders, scholars, media innovators and social change agents. Most seminars will take place at Wallace House, a gift from the late newsman Mike Wallace and his wife, Mary, and the program's home base. "These journalists and their compelling range of projects reflect the breadth of challenges journalists must understand-from the far-reaching societal impacts of climate change, to the rise of social media-fueled disinformation, to the unique challenges of reporting from countries ensnared in media crackdowns, wars or rampant violence,” said Lynette Clemetson, director of Wallace House. "Now more than ever, the work of these and all journalists is essential to protecting and expanding democratic values. We are honored to support them. After a three-year pause on international news tours caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Wallace House plans to travel with this year's cohort to South Korea in February 2024 to learn more about the country's changing media environment and engage with its political and social landscape.