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November Newsletter: Global Business Journalism triumphs with Washington forum, Malaysian princess visits, UN youth competition and more
This month, the Global Business Journalism community showcased its commitment to dialogue, education and global engagement. From Washington to Beijing, GBJ students, faculty and alumni took part in high-level discussions shaping the future of journalism, international cooperation and youth development. Highlights include the Tsinghua Business Journalism Forum in Washington, a royal visit strengthening Malaysia–China educational ties, and GBJ professor Lee Miller’s role as jud
Rick Dunham
Dec 39 min read


October Newsletter: Global Business Journalism students explore innovation, entrepreneurship and green development; prof enters Hall of Fame
The journalism school remains an international hub of activity, hosting visits by top officials of the International Center for Journalists, as well as an international health communication forum and a visit from education innovators. Second-year students had a chance to engage in a work-study trip to Inner Mongolia. And co-director Rick Dunham, received the honor of a lifetime. There will be lots of news next month, with the Tsinghua Business Journalism Forum scheduled for N
Rick Dunham
Nov 38 min read


September Newsletter: A new semester of Global Business Journalism classes and activities; hot topics on front burner
Just like that, the incoming class of 2025 has completed orientation and is deep into the new semester. We're already through the drop-and-add part of the fall semester and ready for the October holiday break (all too early this year). Welcome to the new Global Business Journalism incoming students. Vietnam boasts the largest number of first-year GBJers with three, followed by the United States, Russia and Malaysia with two. We also have our first student from the South Ameri
Rick Dunham
Oct 28 min read


July-August Newsletter: A digital orientation guide for the Global Business Journalism program
Summer is ending, and we are welcoming 17 new students as the incoming international Global Business Journalism class of 2025. Every year, new GBJ students face new challenges navigating their lives in China ... and many of the same challenges as previous GBJers. To help the new crop of Global Business Journalism reporters, we have put together, in digital form, an orientation handbook with tips and tools to ease their transition to campus and to life in Beijing. It contains
Rick Dunham
Sep 66 min read


June Newsletter: Rick Dunham's final commencement as co-director, a joyous graduation, and remarkable alumni accomplishments
Global Business Journalism co-director Rick Dunham was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2025 GBJ commencement. That's the top headline in our June newsletter, which also features details of this year's graduation ceremonies, success stories of GBJ alumni Ali Farman of Pakistan and Maria Rincon of Canada, and the deepening content partnership between GBJ and the International Journalists' Network.
Rick Dunham
Jul 78 min read


May Newsletter: A successful GBJ thesis defense; Tsinghua celebrates global dialogue and culture
Summer energy is building at Tsinghua, and May has been a month of milestones, global dialogue, and powerful storytelling for the Global Business Journalism community. From thesis defenses and cultural celebrations to high-level diplomatic visits and student achievements, GBJ students and faculty have embraced every opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire. This month has showcased the heart of what GBJ stands for: international exchange, academic excellence, and human stor
Rick Dunham
Jun 15 min read


April Newsletter: From Tsinghua’s 114th-birthday homecoming to springtime cultural showcases, GBJ blossoms on campus
Tsinghua celebrated 114 years of excellence, Campus comes alive with color, culture, and community spirit. GLOBAL BUSINESS JOURNALISM...
Rick Dunham
May 65 min read


March Newsletter: From AI to global trade wars, GBJ students interact with top international experts
GBJ students heard from top journalists and analysts on issues from AI to global trade wars. They discussed the rise of both China and Trump
Rick Dunham
Apr 37 min read


February Newsletter: Global Business Journalism students are world travelers and TV stars amid expanded course offerings in spring
Global Business Journalism students did their share of globetrotting during winter break, but they're back on campus for the spring semester
Rick Dunham
Mar 19 min read


January Newsletter: Intrepid GBJ travelers celebrate Tsinghua in icy Harbin, while others ring in the new year on campus
It's Spring Festival time, and our Global Business Journalism community is spread out across China and the world. Happy New Year from GBJ!
Rick Dunham
Feb 14 min read


December Newsletter: Celebrating the holidays and the end of the semester after a media summit, a GBJ visit to ByteDance and more VIP visitors
We celebrate the end of the semester after a GBJ professor hosts a media summit, GBJ students visit ByteDance and we meet more VIP visitors.
Rick Dunham
Dec 24, 20248 min read


October-November Newsletter: Business Journalism Forum held in Washington, GBJ leaders visit USC, Berkeley, students visit companies in Beijing
GBJ makes history with first Business Journalism Forum held outside of Beijing. Global partnerships deepen. GBJ students tour Beijing HQs.
Rick Dunham
Dec 11, 20248 min read


August-September Newsletter: New semester, new students, new levels of Global Business Journalism excellence
GBJ has 14 new students from all over the world. Diverse backgrounds, different passions, but all united by their interest in journalism.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Sep 25, 20244 min read


July Newsletter: Global Business Journalism holds U.S. training program; tension-taming places to unwind at Tsinghua
A bit of news from our Global Business Journalism program, the GBJ summer leadership and journalism training program in the United States.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Aug 14, 20247 min read


June Newsletter: Saying goodbye to GBJ graduates and preparing a new guidebook for incoming students
We’re saying our goodbyes to our graduating GBJ students. Meanwhile, we have a new digital guidebook for incoming international students.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Jul 6, 20245 min read


May Newsletter: Final thesis defenses are completed! GBJ students celebrate Global Village Day. The top 5 cafés on campus. And a very (very) Special Scoop
May Newsletter: Final Thesis Defenses Completed! GBJ Students Celebrate Global Village Day. The Top 5 Cafés Worth Exploring at Tsinghua.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
May 31, 20244 min read


April Newsletter: Happy Birthday, Tsinghua! Bloomberg legend Matthew Winkler visits the School of Journalism. GBJ alumni reunion dinner ... and more!
Happy 113th Birthday, Tsinghua! Bloomberg legend Matthew Winkler visits the School of Journalism. And GBJ holds its alumni reunion reunion.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
May 7, 20244 min read


March newsletter: Journalism school inaugurates new GBJ classroom and Bloomberg Lab in renovated building; GBJ welcomes a visiting journalist from Singapore
Spring semester kickoff – celebrating the renoation of the j-school building, our GBJ promotional video, a visiting scholar from Singapore.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Apr 1, 20247 min read


January/February newsletter: GBJ goes to Europe; Tsinghua is #1, again; GBJ welcomes Professor Suzanne Struglinski
Tsinghua is named the best university in Asia, a new visiting scholar, new book publication and new summer study program in Washington, D.C.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Feb 22, 20245 min read


December newsletter: J-school renovation nears completion. GBJ workshops in Thailand. Europe next?
We bade a special farewell to visiting scholar Michelle Ng from Singapore and welcomed a camera crew to shoot a promotional video on GBJ.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Dec 31, 20236 min read
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