by Ben Harris | May 5, 2024
The World Press Institute (WPI) proudly welcomes a new cohort of ten journalists from across the globe to its 59th annual journalism fellowship program. Hailing from Brazil, Bulgaria, Finland, India, Italy, Kosovo, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, and Ukraine, these...
by Ben Harris | Apr 30, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Catharine Johnston Westlake, who left us peacefully on April 26, 2024. Catharine’s enduring legacy in journalism and the arts continues to inspire. Her commitment to the World Press Institute, which she helped to...
by Ben Harris | Mar 23, 2024
Save the Date: May 21 – 22, 2024 In a year in which more than half the world’s population will vote in elections, the importance of the media in upholding democratic processes is greater than ever. Through expert-led panels and interactive workshops,...
by Ben Harris | Mar 15, 2024
WPI is excited to be a promotional partner of The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism, a startup competition seeking groundbreaking for-profit and nonprofit startups in the United States that will reinvent the media landscape in the coming decade. The third...
by Ben Harris | Dec 26, 2023
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Mullinax as the World Press Institute’s new Executive Director, effective January 1st, 2024. With a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur managing the careers of high-profile clients, and as Program Director...