We are thrilled to announce Jenae Barnes as the inaugural recipient of the New Wave Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism. The New Wave Award was created to elevate a new generation of journalists who are tackling critical, high-stakes environmental issues early in their careers. The New Wave Award is made possible through collaborative efforts from The LIFT Project at Michigan State University’s School of Journalism and the Institute for Journalism and Natural Res

News in Indiana is trusted many unique social spaces. This includes digital arenas—like social media pages and encrypted chatrooms—as well as physical ones—like churches and community centers.

The News for Hoosiers: Community Priorities and Media Preferences Report highlights Hoosiers' media habits, community concerns, and preferences for local news.

Professor Jarrad Henderson previously presented LIFT research findings at the International Communication Association Annual Conference in Gold Coast Australia in 2024. We are honored to announce that research from LIFT Minneapolis has been accepted for presentation at the International Communication Association (ICA) 2026 Annual Conference, to be held June 4–8 in Cape Town, South Africa. ICA is one of the most d competitive international gatherings in the communication schol

We are excited to announce the winner of our Ethel Payne/Gordon Parks coloring contest: Anna.

We were honored to host Elaine Cromie , Detroit-based photo editor and photojournalist who directs visual journalism for Chalkbeat and...

LIFTxVoices' inaugural workshop highlighted Detroit's trusted messenger and beloved columnist Darren Nichols (Detroit Free Press). The...

Learn about how media changed after the murder of George Floyd, what Black community members think about journalism, and what solutions...