Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
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The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is a University of Journalism and forgives both the Pulitzer Prizes and the " Alfred I. duPont - Columbia University Awards". It also supports the allocation of the " National Magazine Awards" and published every two months, the trade magazine " Columbia Journalism Review ". It is located in the district of Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University in New York City borough of Manhattan.
History
1892 offered Joseph Pulitzer, the then editor of the New York World, Columbia University financial support establishing the world's first " School of Journalism " at. The Columbia rejected this offer at first. 1902 wrote Pulitzer. "I got the idea that journalism is recognized as a great, intellectual, professional, sponsored journalists and above all future members of this occupational field are trained practical " In order to secure the continued existence of the school, leaving Pulitzer Columbia two million U.S. dollars. On September 30, 1912, about a year after his death, took the " Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism " in their teaching. In the first semester, 78 students from 21 countries enrolled in undergraduate and graduating courses.
Since 1935, the curriculum provides for no more Bachelor's degrees. Today, the University offers three graduate degrees. The Master of Science in Journalism, the Doctor of Philosophy in Communications since 2005 and a Master of Arts in Journalism.
During the Cultural Revolution in China, the university was accused of having been involved in the U.S. government program to train the Kuomintang. Former Vice President of the United States Al Gore worked from February 2001 for a semester as an honorary visiting professor at the university.
1984 donated " George T. Delacorte ," in 1913 graduated from Columbia College, made the " George T. Delacorte Center for Magazine Journalism ". The Institute covers all areas of magazine production and distribution of glossy publications and, among other scholarships.
In 2006, a center for investigative journalism, " Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism " opened. It was funded by a grant from the American journalist Toni Stabile.
Since 2010, the " Tow Center for Digital Journalism " students of the School of Journalism offers the possibility to make a double degree in journalism and computer science.
The Graduate School of Journalism is the only School of Journalism, which plays in the University Sports League Ivy League.
Building
Joseph Pulitzer, the " Journalism Building ' with designed and accompanied the construction of his ideas. The building is on the southeast corner of "West 116 and Broadway " at the main entrance of the university. At the entrance stands a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson, which was created in 1914 by William Ordway Partridge. In addition to the lecture rooms there is a large auditorium, computer rooms, a library and television and radio studios. In "World - Room", which is used for ceremonial events, every year, the Pulitzer Prize- winners will be announced. Many historically valuable furnishings from the " New York World", such as furniture and works of art have found their place in the school. For the bronze bust in the foyer Joseph Pulitzer sat gravely ill and blind, Auguste Rodin in 1907 in France model. A large stained glass window, which is located in the building, is originally from the offices of the newspaper. It shows the Statue of Liberty standing on the ground.
Famous Alumni
Extract of celebrities who have studied at the University:
- Margot Adler, American radio journalist and correspondent for National Public Radio.
- Geraldine Brooks, Australian journalist and novelist, awarded the 2006 Pulitzer Prize.
- Pat Buchanan, American journalist and television commentator.
- Molly Ivins, was an American newspaper columnist, political commentator and best-selling author.
- Steve Kroft, American journalist and correspondent for the news program 60 Minutes.
- Walt Mossberg, American journalist.
- Manuel Rivera- Ortiz, American photographer.
- Andre Mountain Forest (1908-1936), chief film critic for The New York Times