Stories about journalism

Marty Baron

Nationally Renowned Editor Marty Baron Discusses Challenges Facing Journalism and Democracy
The Pulitzer Prize-winning alumnus spoke about the free press as an integral part of democracy, the importance of investigative journalism and challenges facing journalists today.
Kathy Olson with Ken Jennings

Lehigh Journalism Professor Kathy Olson Appears on ‘Jeopardy!’

Olson achieves dream of being a contestant on long-running game show.

Sean Carberry

‘Passport Stamps’: Lehigh Grad and Former War Correspondent Recounts his Experience

Sean Carberry ’91 writes about his time overseas in his new book, “Passport Stamps: Searching the World for a War to Call Home.”

Jennifer Midberry

Lehigh Professor to Study the Harms of Gun Violence Reporting

Former photojournalist Jennifer Midberry teams with trauma surgeon and epidemiologist to analyze how gun violence reporting can harm survivors and communities.

Covid map

Lehigh to Host Top Data Journalists in Virtual Panel Discussion

Five veteran journalists to address the increasingly important role of data journalism in communicating important social issues to the public.

Illustration of website pages

A Search Engine for Datasets

Haiyan Jia and a team of Lehigh researchers works to create a dataset search engine prototype that allows users to find data online regardless of domain.

Marty Baron speaks with editors from The Brown and White on stage in Baker Hall

Marty Baron Celebrates The Brown and White’s 125th Anniversary

The Washington Post’s executive editor returns to Lehigh to discuss his start in journalism and current challenges to the industry.

Journalist Carl Bernstein speaks at Lehigh University

Carl Bernstein: The Search for the 'Best Obtainable Version of the Truth'

Veteran journalist Carl Bernstein discussed the virtue—and necessity—of strong journalism in the 40th Annual Tresolini Lecture at Lehigh.

Marty Baron speaks with students on a previous visit to Lehigh University.

Marty Baron to Return to Celebrate The Brown and White’s 125th Anniversary

The executive editor at The Washington Post will participate in a conversation with editors from The Brown and White on Sept. 26 in Baker Hall.

Robot working on a laptop computer overlooking a city skyline

Rise of the Robots: Coming to a First-Year Intro to Journalism Class Near You

At the World Journalism Education Conference in Paris, Lehigh faculty will present on incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into an unlikely venue: the introductory, first-year mass communications class.