The Diederich College of Communication is hosting the 2025 Nieman Symposium, “Voices of Resilience: Journalism in the Face of Conflict and Contemporary Politics,” on Friday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in AMU 163. The symposium brings together distinguished journalists, scholars and media innovators for a day of vital discussions on journalism’s role in navigating global conflicts and fostering peace.
Register online by Tuesday, March 25.
The program features three compelling sessions, beginning with a panel of leading academics exploring the intersection of conflict, peace journalism and contemporary politics. The second panel, “Voices Unsilenced,” highlights the experiences of exiled journalists who continue their essential work from the margins, sharing stories of resilience and adaptation in the face of persecution.
The day culminates with a keynote address by Catherine Gicheru, an acclaimed Kenyan journalist and pioneer in African media innovation. Gicheru, founder of The African Women Journalism Project and a former ICFJ Knight Fellow, brings her extensive experience in advancing investigative journalism and media sustainability across Africa.
Through these diverse voices and perspectives, the symposium examines how journalism can bridge divides, amplify marginalized voices, and contribute to peace-building in an increasingly complex global landscape.
