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Recognizing journalists who go the extra mile to hold people and institutions accountable

Featuring Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize Winner and Science Staff Writer with the Atlantic Monthly

“Above all we need to care about what our students want, where they need to go."

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"I wake up every day and have the privilege and luck to enjoy what I do for a living. Not everyone can say that."

"Focus on building real relationships with people in the industry and they will remember the people that are genuine and eager to learn."

David Ryfe is the New Director of and Professor in the School of Journalism and Media at The University of Texas at Austin.

She is the 33rd person affiliated with UT-Austin to win a Pulitzer.

“I think there’s something so special about telling a story with just the human voice."

Of all the things, he’ll miss the buzz of students before class most once he leaves the University of Texas.

Recognizing journalists who go the extra mile to hold people, institutions accountable.

“I’m looking for Black folks in the American landscape."

"It's crucial to zig while other reporters zag and relentlessly pursue story lenses not yet explored."

“Organizations like these make space. They make a safe haven for students who may feel alone or outnumbered."

"A superpower that allows them to be more empathetic, more understanding and an opportunity to make not just their family and friends proud, but themselves proud."

"I found a way to turn my frustration into work that will benefit other Black women."

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"Do everything you can to explore all angles, talk to as many people as possible and do diligent research."

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"Sports was always a constant in my life and created a sense of community for me, so I knew pretty quickly I wanted to work in that field."

“It’s important that you know what it takes to be a leader. What it takes to have a voice in the newsroom."