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The WPI blog offers an insider’s look at the fellows’ journeys, capturing their unique experiences and insights as they travel the country navigating the immersive program.
Beyond the comfort zone: Big cities, wide spaces, and lessons in between
“Take yourself out of your comfort zone, and you will learn more about yourself and the world.” I heard that line in a movie once and it stuck with...
Tears and remorse as inmates in California’s oldest prison confront their past
I was in a room with four men whose crimes many would consider unforgivable. Yet what I will remember most isn’t what they did, but the way their...
A day in Ambos Nogales: Lessons from a border city
Our visit to Nogales, Ariz., last week offered a rare and fascinating glimpse into one of North America’s most dynamic border cities. Known as Ambos...
A small court, big connections
It’s time to make a confession. When I was chosen as one of the nine fellows, I was thrilled for many reasons, including the unique chance to tour...
Expanding news deserts leave communities with fewer sources and growing risks
News deserts are expanding in the United States, according to the 2024 State of Local News report. The worrying findings show that more than half of...
When government stops answering questions, Chicago media speaks up
Chicago is one of the targets of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation “blitz,” which seems to be aimed at neighborhoods with high immigrant...
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