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World Press Forum 2016

by Ben Harris | Aug 22, 2016 |

Discussing social media and impact on traditional news at the World Press Forum in Ely, Minnesota. #minersdry #elymn...

A Half Century of Promoting Excellence in Journalism

by Ben Harris | Jun 12, 2014 |

The World Press Institute fosters understanding among international journalists about the role and responsibilities of a free press in a democracy...

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World Press Institute Announces 2026 International Fellows

The World Press Institute (WPI) is proud to announce its 61st cohort of international journalism fellows. Nine accomplished journalists from […]

WPI’s 2026 fellows to attend Outrider Nuclear Reporting Summit in Los Angeles

The 2026 World Press Institute fellows will be taking part in the Outrider Nuclear Reporting Summit in Los Angeles, as […]

2026 New Horizons in Journalism Conference

Join us in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 14-15, 2026, for the sixth annual New Horizons in Journalism Conference: Truth Under […]

What to know before you apply: Fellowship logistics

If you’re considering applying to the World Press Institute Fellowship, you’ll want to understand the practical requirements and what the […]

How to apply for the WPI Fellowship (and what we’re really looking for)

Applying for the World Press Institute Fellowship isn’t complicated, but doing it well takes clarity about who you are as […]

WPI: Unlike any other journalism fellowship

Nine weeks in the United States with a small cohort of journalists from around the world. No daily filing. No breaking news. Structured access, sustained conversation, and time to reconsider what you think you know about America, journalism, and public life.