Columbia University Graduate School of JournalismThe Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is the journalism school of Columbia University, located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States. Admissions to the school are highly selective; traditionally drawing upon an international student body. Alumni have gone on to win Pulitzer Prizes, or have become newsroom leaders in respected publications.
Pulitzer Prize for Editorial WritingThe Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing is one of the fourteen American Pulitzer Prizes that are annually awarded for Journalism. It has been awarded since 1917 for distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning, and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction.Pulitzer PrizeThe Pulitzer Prizes ( PUUL-it-sər) are 23 annual American awards for achievements in "journalism, arts and letters", administered by Columbia University in New York City. They were established in 1917 by the will of Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American immigrant and newspaper publisher whose bequest also founded and endowed the Columbia School of Journalism. First awarded in June 1917, they remain among the most prestigious national honors for American journalism.Pulitzer Prize for Opinion WritingThe Pulitzer Prize for Opinion Writing is one of the Pulitzer Prizes for American journalism. It recognizes distinguished opinion journalism writing. It was awarded for the first time in 2026, and is a successor to the previous categories recognizing Editorial Writing and Commentary.
Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and CommentaryThe Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary is one of the fourteen Pulitzer Prizes that is annually awarded for journalism in the United States. It is the successor to the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning awarded from 1922 to 2021. HistorySince 1922 the prize had been awarded for a distinguished or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing, and pictorial effect.
Pulitzer Prize for Feature WritingThe Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing is one of the fourteen American Pulitzer Prizes that are annually awarded for Journalism. It has been awarded since 1979 for a distinguished example of feature writing giving prime consideration to high literary quality and originality. Finalists have been announced from 1980, ordinarily two others beside the winner.Pulitzer Prize for International ReportingThis Pulitzer Prize has been awarded since 1948 for a distinguished example of reporting on international affairs, including United Nations correspondence. Before this, the Pulitzer Prize for Correspondence was awarded from 1929 to 1947 and the Pulitzer Prize for Telegraphic Reporting – International was awarded from 1942 to 1947.JournalismJournalism is the production and distribution of reports on events, facts, ideas, and people that constitute the "news of the day" and inform society with a commitment to accuracy and verification. The word, a noun, applies to the occupation (professional or not), the methods of gathering information, and the organizing literary styles. The role of journalism varies across countries, as do perceptions of the profession and its status.Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory ReportingThe Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting has been presented since 1998, for a distinguished example of explanatory reporting that illuminates a significant and complex subject, demonstrating mastery of the subject, lucid writing and clear presentation. From 1985 to 1997, it was known as the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism.Pulitzer Prize for Feature PhotographyThe Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography is one of the American Pulitzer Prizes annually awarded for journalism. It recognizes a distinguished example of feature photography in black and white or color, which may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence or an album.
Hannah DreierHannah Dreier is an American journalist and staff writer for The New York Times. Previously, she was Venezuela correspondent for The Associated Press during the first four years of Nicolás Maduro's presidency. In 2016, she was kidnapped by the Venezuelan secret police and threatened because of her work. She has also written for ProPublica and The Washington Post.
Pulitzer Prize for Editorial WritingThe Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing is one of the fourteen American Pulitzer Prizes that are annually awarded for Journalism. It has been awarded since 1917 for distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning, and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction.Pulitzer PrizeThe Pulitzer Prizes ( PUUL-it-sər) are 23 annual American awards for achievements in "journalism, arts and letters", administered by Columbia University in New York City. They were established in 1917 by the will of Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American immigrant and newspaper publisher whose bequest also founded and endowed the Columbia School of Journalism. First awarded in June 1917, they remain among the most prestigious national honors for American journalism.Pulitzer Prize for Opinion WritingThe Pulitzer Prize for Opinion Writing is one of the Pulitzer Prizes for American journalism. It recognizes distinguished opinion journalism writing. It was awarded for the first time in 2026, and is a successor to the previous categories recognizing Editorial Writing and Commentary.Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and CommentaryThe Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary is one of the fourteen Pulitzer Prizes that is annually awarded for journalism in the United States. It is the successor to the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning awarded from 1922 to 2021. HistorySince 1922 the prize had been awarded for a distinguished or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing, and pictorial effect.Pulitzer Prize for Feature WritingThe Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing is one of the fourteen American Pulitzer Prizes that are annually awarded for Journalism. It has been awarded since 1979 for a distinguished example of feature writing giving prime consideration to high literary quality and originality. Finalists have been announced from 1980, ordinarily two others beside the winner.Pulitzer Prize for International ReportingThis Pulitzer Prize has been awarded since 1948 for a distinguished example of reporting on international affairs, including United Nations correspondence. Before this, the Pulitzer Prize for Correspondence was awarded from 1929 to 1947 and the Pulitzer Prize for Telegraphic Reporting – International was awarded from 1942 to 1947.JournalismJournalism is the production and distribution of reports on events, facts, ideas, and people that constitute the "news of the day" and inform society with a commitment to accuracy and verification. The word, a noun, applies to the occupation (professional or not), the methods of gathering information, and the organizing literary styles. The role of journalism varies across countries, as do perceptions of the profession and its status.Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory ReportingThe Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting has been presented since 1998, for a distinguished example of explanatory reporting that illuminates a significant and complex subject, demonstrating mastery of the subject, lucid writing and clear presentation. From 1985 to 1997, it was known as the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism.Pulitzer Prize for Feature PhotographyThe Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography is one of the American Pulitzer Prizes annually awarded for journalism. It recognizes a distinguished example of feature photography in black and white or color, which may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence or an album.Hannah DreierHannah Dreier is an American journalist and staff writer for The New York Times. Previously, she was Venezuela correspondent for The Associated Press during the first four years of Nicolás Maduro's presidency. In 2016, she was kidnapped by the Venezuelan secret police and threatened because of her work. She has also written for ProPublica and The Washington Post.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.