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Jenae Barnes Received 2026 New Wave Award
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
Apr 212 min read


Lifting Legacies Coloring Contest Winner
We are excited to announce the winner of our Ethel Payne/Gordon Parks coloring contest: Anna.
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Elaine Cromie: Environmental portraits, early voting, + MSU photojournalism students
We were honored to host Elaine Cromie , Detroit-based photo editor and photojournalist who directs visual journalism for Chalkbeat and...
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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