What do these 16 journalists working on some of the biggest issues in media have in common? They’re all part of the 2026 JSK Journalism Fellowship. 👏👏 Please help us welcome them to Stanford!

Dictatorships thrive on fear, but resilience thrives on community. JSK associate director Djordje Padejski shares strategies for survival from his experiences with oppressive regimes, war, and political turmoil.

Fact-checking is not censorship. Without accountability, misinformation thrives—and so does the threat to democracy. Read why this is bigger than politics. #FactsMatter #journalism

JSK Fellow @Darshini_K shares a deeply personal essay on grief, healing, and how rediscovering emotion is reshaping her approach to journalism.

Make some noise for @cephillips, the 2024 Beverly Kees Educator Award recipient. Cheryl’s impact extends far beyond the newsroom—as a mentor, an innovator, and a champion for journalism’s future. Congratulations, Cheryl! @BigLocalNews

JSK Fellow Roman Anin’s investigative outlet @istories_eng continues exposing Putin’s regime from exile. Learn how they fight apathy and reach young Russians with the truth.

Proud to share the public launch of News Futures—an inspiring and dynamic network that’s been six years in the making. We love it when journalists, organizers, educators, and public servants come together to reimagine how news can serve our communities!

Seeing is no longer believing. AI-generated images are challenging public trust in photojournalism. JSK Fellow David Carson investigates the impact of synthetic media and explores solutions for restoring credibility in news photography.

RT @FSIStanford: Independent Russian journalism plays a critical role in exposing Putin’s regime. Thank you Roman Anin, founder of @istorie….

Thousands of USAID staff have been fired, suspended, or locked out. Now, mission directors are being asked to count who remains. Stanford Journ alum Elissa Miolene investigates the agency's growing uncertainty and possible absorption by the State Dept.

We invite you to join the waitlist for tonight's conversation with @McFaul and Roman Anin at the Bechtel Conference Center. #journalism @FSIstanford @@istories_eng

We equip journalism leaders with the tools to drive change, sustain democracy, and defend press freedom. It’s inspiring to watch the 2025 fellows embrace new challenges and reimagine the future of #journalism.

.@JSKstanford and three other top #journalism programs will collaborate to support journalists from around the world who face censorship or other repressive actions.

.@khanumarfa reflects on the state of journalism—both in India and the U.S. ‘I firmly believe in the transformative power of information, ideas, and debate to shape the world and drive meaningful change.’ Read more about her journey as a JSK Fellow:

“Change happens when the workers have each other’s backs”. 2025 JSK Fellow Ryan Pitts explores how peer learning and small, collective actions can drive meaningful change in #journalism. #FutureOfNews

Last chance! Don’t miss this vital conversation on investigative journalism, disinformation, and today’s political challenges. Claim your spot: ⏰ Feb 4 at 4:30 pm.📍 Bechtel Conference Center

We added more tickets for our Feb 4th seminar on the Trump-Putin connection and its implications for democracy. Don’t miss this timely conversation. Reserve your seat now.

From Colombia's peace process to U.S. polarization, 2025 JSK Fellow Juan Camilo Maldonado reflects on positional journalism and the power of multipartiality to create real dialogue.

Join investigative journalist and JSK alum Roman Anin and Stanford professor Michael McFaul for a timely conversation on the risks and methods of independent Russian journalism, as well as the Trump-Putin connection and its implications for democracy.

BEAT THE DEADLINE: Jan 15 at 1pm PT. Now's the time to check and double-check your JSK Fellowships application and hit submit. Don't forget your selfie video.