Pulitzer Center Campus Consortium
The Campus Consortium is a network of partnerships between the Pulitzer Center and colleges and universities to engage with students and faculty on the critical global issues of our time. The Center’s campus partnerships spark conversations across disciplines, inspire curiosity and compassion, and prepare the next generation of journalists.
UW–Madison has been a member of the Campus Consortium Network since 2019. The Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center has been the core member of the UW–Madison Partnership since its inception, and is the current lead partner.
About the Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is an award-winning non-profit journalism organization which engages underreported global affairs by supporting quality international journalism and unique educational and outreach programs. The Pulitzer Center is a bold initiative, in keeping with its deep ties to the family whose name for more than a century has been a watchword for journalistic independence, integrity, and courage. The Center’s educational programs provide students with perspectives on global issues, help them think critically about the creation and dissemination of news, and inspire them to become active consumers and producers of information.
Reporting Fellowship
Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellows at Campus Consortium partners pursue independent journalism projects that cover a wide range of critical issues in countries around the world. Reporting Fellows benefit from Pulitzer Center mentorship, networking opportunities, and journalism resources. Most importantly, they become part of a vibrant community.
Students and recent graduates of journalism schools, liberal arts colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, state universities, community colleges, and schools of public health sharpen their journalism skills in writing and multimedia, develop analytical thinking and creativity, increase awareness of different global perspectives, and deepen empathy.
Articles, photo essays, video, audio, and data visualizations produced by Reporting Fellows are featured on the Pulitzer Center website and in multiple news outlets, such as The New York Times, Miami Herald, Politico, NPR, The Guardian, Civil Beat, Grist, The Intercept, and Yes!
Latest News
May 11, 2026
Zindzi Frederick Awarded 2026 Pulitzer Reporting Fellowship
Frederick’s project will report on the growing healthcare crisis in Antigua and Barbuda following the country’s December 2025 decision to end its 26-year medical cooperation agreement with Cuba.
January 29, 2026
Apply Now for the Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship | Deadline March 20, 2026
For the 2026 reporting fellowship, IRIS NRC will give priority consideration to proposals that intersect with Wisconsin RISE Initiatives
December 16, 2025
Cat Carroll’s Work Featured in Pulitzer Center’s Stories of the Year
Congratulations to Cat Carroll whose piece, “Far From Home, Carried by Community: In Austria, a Quiet Network Sustains Filipino Nurses“ was just selected as one of the Pulitzer Center’s Stories of the Year!
The Impact of Journalism
In my reporting, there’s always politics in the mix, but it’s less about political analysis and projection and more about the experience… trying to pierce people’s consciousness about what others on the other side of the world – even in places they might not be able to find on a map – are experiencing, and finding a way to bridge that gap and help them relate, even just a little.
In my reporting, there’s always politics in the mix, but it’s less about political analysis and projection and more about the experience… trying to pierce people’s consciousness about what others on the other side of the world – even in places they might not be able to find on a map – are experiencing, and finding a way to bridge that gap and help them relate, even just a little.
Journalism helps me to see how I’m connected to people around the world, to build solidarity with other groups, and to know that I am not alone with my issues, and that other people don’t have to be alone with theirs.
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For many migrants from other African countries, Tunisia serves as the gateway from a difficult past to a future with potential. The north African nation is experiencing a surge in emigration and immigration attempts. Its proximity to Italy positions it as a main fulcrum for many migrants trying to reach Europe.
However, due to financial and legal barriers, these migrants have turned to dangerous methods of immigration. Also, racist, political rhetoric has led to abuses toward African migrants, garnering attention from advocacy groups, and many young Tunisians feel stuck and helpless in their own country.
Faced with instability, the future can feel daunting for migrants in Tunisia…