The Graduate School of Journalism recently hired the founder of a media outlet.

School of Journalism hires online media outlet founder

In an effort to keep up with business developments in the world of alternative media, the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism has hired the founder of an online media outlet to explore new business models, the school announced Monday. David Cohn, the founder of the community-funded online news site Read More…

Campus Graduate School of Journalism dean resigns

Neil Henry has resigned as dean of UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, the campus announced Friday. In an email to faculty, staff, students and selected alumni of the journalism school, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost George Breslauer said Henry will return to teaching. According to the email, former dean Read More…

Former UC Berkeley graduate student appeals student conduct sanction

After being found responsible for conduct violations stemming from his coverage of the November 2009 occupation of Wheeler Hall, a former UC Berkeley student journalist appealed the decision Wednesday, calling for a reversal of the finding of responsibility. The appeal — filed by Josh Wolf, a recent graduate of the Read More…