[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More than 170 people joined us at the Overture Center on Dec. 8, 2016 to discuss journalism ethics and the 2016 election with The Atlantic’s Molly Ball, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Craig Gilbert and UW-Madison School of …
Events
Ethics and Elections Event December 8
Please join the Center for Journalism Ethics December 8 for a panel — “Journalism Ethics & Election 2016” — at 6:30 p.m. at the Overture Center in Madison. We will explore the role of political …
Conference 2014 through the eyes of an undergraduate journalism student
As an undergraduate journalism student, I spend much of my time generating stories and little time reflecting on the bigger questions of my writing. Finishing projects under a deadline, or contacting just the right person …
Conference 2014 keynote: Media Minefields: Journalism, National Security and the Right to Know
Eric Lichtblau, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter in the Washington Bureau of The New York Times, challenged government pressure and prosecution of journalists in the name of national security, and instead encouraged journalists to continue publishing …
Prof. Ward edits new book on global ethics
On March 18, Wiley-Blackwell will release “the first full-length, truly global textbook on media ethics,” edited by Stephen J.A. Ward. Global Media Ethics: Problems and Perspectives brings together scholars from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who offer real-world insight into the unique challenge of fostering responsible journalism in a changing media world.
Friday, April 5 – save the date for our 2013 conference!
The center will hold its 5th annual journalism ethics conference on Friday, April 5, 2013 on the UW-Madison campus. This year we’ll take an in-depth look at “Who is Shaping the News?” Our keynote speaker will …
Anthony Shadid is finalist for National Book Award
The late Anthony Shadid, friend and CJE board member who died in February while on assignment in Syria, is a finalist for the prestigious 2012 National Book Award for nonfiction.
Belgian scholar argues for “noiseless journalism”
Communications scholar Francois Heinderyckx has some advice for mainstream news media: If they wish to survive the roiling media revolution, strive for ‘noiseless’ journalism. That is, distinguish yourself in a noisy world of multiple channels …
ETHICS CENTER ASSISTS GUATEMALAN JOURNALISTS
The CJE, through its director, is helping Guatemalan journalists improve their news media system. The director travelled to Guatemala in July to meet with urban and rural journalists, and with journalism educators. The journalists and educators are discussing media reform with local civic groups such as Centro Civitas.
Ward joins Canadian panel on ethics in digital media
How do organizations worldwide shape social media policies? What ethics should prevail for live-blogging/Tweeting? CJE director Stephen Ward travels to Canada for a panel on current ethical dilemmas in the digital environment.