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Dean Zhou Qing'an: Class of 2025 carved "a unique path to success" through pandemic-era challenges
Tsinghua Journalism School Dean Zhou QIng'an spoke to the graduates of the Global Business Journalism program at the June 20 commencement celebration. Among the highlights: "You joined the GBJ program during the uncertainties of a global pandemic ... Through challenges and changes, you supported each other, adapted to new realities, and never lost sight of your goals. Today, you stand proud and accomplished — each of you having carved a unique path to success."
Rick Dunham
Jul 113 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


Professor Rick Dunham to 2025 graduates: "You are prepared to be influential international players"
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
Rick Dunham
Jul 43 min read


Commencement 2025: 27 Global Business Journalism grads celebrate master's degrees at joyous ceremony
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

Bakhtawar Tauseef
Jun 294 min read


How to write an easy-to-understand business or economics story
Even if you aren't applying for a job at a business news outlet, you need to improve your skill set to effectively cover economic issues. Every journalist should be able to write about business or economic topics with comfort and ease. This article contains 11 tips to help you write easy-to-understand and impactful business reports.
Rick Dunham
Apr 188 min read


Data and dialogue: New faculty members Tobey, O'Reilly deepen GBJ course offerings
The GBJ program welcomed two internationally experienced journalists this semester to strengthen its commitment to data and diversity.

Bakhtawar Tauseef
Apr 113 min read


4 smart ways to cover ESG issues
ESG issues are transforming the way businesses around the world operate as more companies balance profits with social responsibility.
Rick Dunham
Apr 45 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


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


Commencement 2024: Rick Dunham says skills learned in Global Business Journalism program are "invaluable in future careers"
The skills that are taught in the Global Business Journalism program are invaluable in future careers, whether in journalism or in business.
Rick Dunham
Jun 30, 20244 min read


Commencement 2024: 29 students from 13 nations earn master's degrees from Global Business Journalism program
The message resonating from the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication on Commencement Day 2024 was clear: The new crew of...
Rick Dunham
Jun 29, 20245 min read


Indonesian journalist Amanda Wardhani gets "first-hand experience with China" as a student in the Global Business Journalism program
Amanda Wardhani described the GBJ program as “a perfect mix” of Chinese and Western journalism, blending academics with practical experience
Rick Dunham
May 22, 20243 min read


"The best is yet to come," says Bloomberg's Matthew Winkler as he visits Global Business Journalism students at Tsinghua
“The innovative spirit is mirrored here at Tsinghua and is vital for the evolution of journalism education,” Winkler said during the session
Rick Dunham
May 20, 20243 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


Global Business Journalism application deadline extended to April 1
The Global Business Journalism program has extended its final application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year until April 1 amid a...
Rick Dunham
Mar 6, 20242 min read


The Top 10: Our most popular posts of the year
Thanks to everyone in our Global Business Journalism community for making 2023 the most successful ever for our website and our social...
Rick Dunham
Jan 3, 20243 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


Pad Thai and Peking Duck spice up Global Business Journalism program's Beijing-Bangkok connection
The connections between Tsinghua University and Thai institutions keep growing with the help of Global Business Journalism's Lee Miller.

Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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