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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


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


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


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


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


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


Li Chengzhang: Steering Tsinghua toward global prominence in business journalism education
Li Chengzhang is not only a bridge between cultures but a driving force behind the Tsinghua journalism school’s push for global excellence.
Hannan Gillani
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Tsinghua journalism school to host first summer program for international undergrads
The Tsinghua School of Journalism is hosting a "2024 Tsinghua University Media and Global Youth Leadership Summer School" from July 1-15.
Rick Dunham
May 28, 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


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


The 2023 Tsinghua Business Journalism Forum at a glance: Highlights of every speech
By XU BO and RICK DUNHAM Global Business Journalism reporters "Business Journalism and Economic Communication in the Era of Artificial...
Rick Dunham
Dec 4, 202310 min read


November newsletter: An unforgettable month – 4 field trips, 2 parties and our biggest annual event
An unforgettable month – 4 field trips to media HQs, 2 parties and our biggest annual event, the Tsinghua Business Journalism Forum.
Vicki Chalermlapvoraboon
Dec 1, 20237 min read


October newsletter: Students tour 3 media companies, j-school renovations, and Indonesia's president
This month's highlights: Students tour 3 media companies, j-school renovations, and GBJ student meets Indonesia's president in Beijing.
Rick Dunham
Oct 30, 20235 min read
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