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Biography

M.S. Candidate @ Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Former E-Commerce Writer @ E! News making an early career shift to covering culture, politics and conflict. UC Berkeley Alumni.

Content

Total articles 1256

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  ‘A death blow’: Filmmakers, archivists reel as DOGE suddenly cuts their funding

  By Ella Chakarian

  Apr. 17, 2025

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  Bay Area students sue U.S. government over terminated immigration records

  By Ella Chakarian

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  How a startup ranking students by résumés created a community of UC Berkeley hackers

  By Ella Chakarian

  Apr. 11, 2025

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Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

The Pulitzer Center is a nonprofit journalism organization established in 2006. It focuses on supporting in-depth reporting on global systemic crises and promoting public engagement through education and outreach. The center emphasizes story-driven journalism to make complex global issues accessible and actionable, with a mission to bridge divides through accurate reporting. The organization offers journalism grants to fund underreported global stories on critical issues such as environmental crises, human rights, and public health. It collaborates with media outlets to publish investigative projects. Additionally, the Pulitzer Center develops educational initiatives for K-12 and community programs, integrating journalism into classrooms. It partners with universities through its Campus Consortium to provide workshops and lectures. The Pulitzer Center maintains regional networks in areas like the Congo Basin and Latin America, combining journalism with community outreach. It hosts public events to connect journalists, experts, and audiences. The center's work has influenced policy changes and raised awareness on issues like pollution and social inequality, prioritizing audience engagement to inspire action.