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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


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


How to build networks with other journalists on the issues that you cover
Opening lines of communication with fellow reporters and newsrooms is a critical step journalists can take to enhance the impact of work.
Rick Dunham
Jul 23, 20243 min read


How to leverage AI to boost efficiency and innovation in journalism
The rapid development of artificial intelligence has generated excitement and fear within journalism, prompting many to ponder the future.
Rick Dunham
Jul 13, 20244 min read


GBJ returns to Washington for a 2024 summer journalism leadership training program
GBJ co-director Rick Dunham will host a 10-day journalism training program for Tsinghua students from July 28 to August 7 in Washington, DC
Rick Dunham
May 31, 20242 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


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


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


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


What do we do about disinformation? ICFJ senior VP Patrick Butler is seeking answers.
By NICHOLAS PEOPLES Global Business Journalism reporter In May 2023, reports of a fiery explosion at the Pentagon explosion at the...
Rick Dunham
Dec 11, 20234 min read


Navigating the AI landscape: Insights from technologist Ali Tehrani
By TUDOR FINNERAN Global Business Journalism reporter In the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and journalism, Ali Tehrani,...
Rick Dunham
Dec 6, 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


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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