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Rick Dunham to TSJC graduates: "For many university graduates, your journey is fraught with uncertainty. Uncertainty in the short run about jobs and global disorder. Uncertainty about the future of journalism, communication and where technology is taking us. But the skills that I teach in the Global Business Journalism program — that we teach in the School of Journalism and Communication — are invaluable in future careers, whether they are in journalism or business, governmen

At 26, Maria Rincon made a radical shift: leaving the limelight of beauty pageants and television hosting behind to focus on using communication for impact, particularly within NGOs. That moment of clarity was when her personal evolution turned into professional purpose. With her previous TV hosting and UN Communications Consultant experience, Maria is now a public speaking coach with several large corporate clients. Her edge? A deep sense of empathetic listening.

Twenty-seven students from eight nations celebrated their successful completion of the Global Business Journalism program on June 20 in a joyous event at the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication. The event marked the graduation of 18 Chinese and nine international students from seven countries. The 2025 celebration also recognized long-time contributors to the program including co-director Rick Dunham, who will enter semi-retirement next February after more than 1

Journalists sometimes research for months and interview dozens of sources just to lose their audience in the first paragraph by failing to capture their attention. Mistakes like jargon, grammatical errors, and lack of clarity can sneak their way in, leading to unclear writing and confused readers. This can be fixed by workshopping leads and nut grafs with punchier language, engaging quotes, and cutting straight to the action.

Corporate news coverage long was a black hole of financial journalism. It was dominated by boring stories weighed down by too many unexplained numbers and useless statements from company officials. Here are 10 essential tips that can help you create engaging business stories focusing on corporate financial performance.

Clickbait — those attention-grabbing, often misleading headlines — is designed to make you click on digital content. But what’s the real reason you’re drawn to these irresistible promises? The answer lies in a mix of emotional triggers and cognitive shortcuts, and understanding this can reveal just how deeply clickbait is woven into the fabric of modern journalism. Clickbait works by exploiting our emotional responses. Hanyang University Professor Caroline F. Ward explained t

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

The good news is that there is a wealth of economic data that is credible, easy to access, and often free. You don’t need to be a data scientist or pay for premium databases to find reliable datasets. Governments, global institutions, and even tech companies are publishing economic data sets more openly than ever before. But where should you begin? Here are some of the top reliable data sources that journalists should bookmark.

Data-rich business and economic stories not only inform the public but resonate with readers who are personally impacted by the information, creating a deeper understanding of the information at hand. By combining strong analysis with a focus on writing with clarity, relevance, and creativity, journalists can craft stories that captivate their audience and highlight the significance of the data.

“I sent out more than a hundred applications and got maybe 20 or so callbacks. Zero offers,” Carmen Chen, an American student who graduated from Tsinghua University said. “I thought I was ready. But reality hit me way harder than I had imagined.” Chen had wanted badly to stay on in China with her friends and connections after four years of undergraduate studies. As the Chinese economy slows, Chen had underestimated how hard it would be to find work.