As a bridge between the academic and professional world, the Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence brings the latest voices in journalism to campus to share insights from the industry. The center also honors two journalists each year for their contributions to the field.
Through these events and lectures, the center aims to provide students and professionals with relevant skills and insights to apply in their reporting.
Annual Center Awards
New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon received the 2025 Distinguished Journalist Award from DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence this spring. Alumna Stephanie Wade (CMN '16) received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the center. Carol Marin and Don Moseley, cofounders of the Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence and Director Lisa Parker presented the awards at a luncheon on April 24.
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FOIA Fellows Program
One of the center's newest initiatives, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fellows program provides FOIA training for early-career journalists who work at small news organizations in the Midwest.
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Guest Lectures
Hear from the many guest speakers who've visitied from the center. From the Chicago Tribune, PBS NewsHour and local politicians, professionals share what they've learned throughout their careers with out students.
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